John Herschel discovered NGC 6119 = h1954 on 27 Apr 1827 while observing nearby NGC 6120 and noted "vF; eS; R." His position falls closer to NGC 6120, but his relative position from NGC 6120 (7 seconds west and 100" north) is accurate.

400/500mm - 17.5" (6/27/87): very faint, small, slightly elongated. A mag 15 star is at the south end just 19" from center. Forms a trio with NGC 6120 2.3' SE and NGC 6122 5.5' E.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb