John Herschel discovered NGC 608 = h134 on 22 Nov 1827 and recorded "vF; psbM. Stellar". His position in the Slough and General Catalogue is 7 sec of RA west of UGC 1135 = PGC 5913. The NGC position is accurate.

400/500mm - 17.5" (12/23/89): fairly faint, small, oval SSW-NNE, gradually increases to small bright core. Forms a pair with NGC 614 5' ENE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb