Albert Marth discovered NGC 5246 = m 267, along with NGC 5245, on 30 Apr 1864 and noted "vF, vS." His position is accurate.
400/500mm - 17.5" (4/28/90): faint, very small, oval 3:2 WNW-ESE, broad concentration. NGC 5245 is located 12.5' S.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb