Albert Marth discovered NGC 6627 = m 378 on 13 Jul 1863 and noted "vF, pL." His position is 1' south of UGC 11212.
400/500mm - 17.5" (7/1/89): faint, small, slightly elongated E-W. Contains a very small brighter core within a diffuse outer halo. Located in a rich star field.
Notes by Steve Gottlieb