William Herschel discovered NGC 4750 = H IV-78 = h1463 on 8 Nov 1801 (sweep 1101) and recorded "cB, R, bM, about 1 1/2' diam. Somewhat approaching to a planetary nebula, with a strong hazy border." JH (probably working with his father's description) made the single observation "pF; L; R; 40"; the central portion up to diam 30" is nearly uniform, so as to give an approach to th appearance of a planetary nebula." His position is accurate.

400/500mm - 18" (5/8/04): fairly bright, moderately large, slightly elongated, 1.4'x1.2', well concentrated with a prominent 30" core which increases to a distinct stellar nucleus with direct vision.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb