Albert Marth discovered NGC 6671 = m 385 = St II-22 on 6 Jun 1864 and noted "vF, vS, R." His position is accurate. Édouard Stephan rediscovered the galaxy on 19 Jul 1871 and measured a very accurate micrometric position.

400/500mm - 17.5" (8/2/86): moderately bright, small, high surface brightness. A mag 13.5 star is at the ENE edge 28" from center. A line of brighter mag 11-12 stars begins with a mag 11.5 star 0.7' NW and extends to the NW. Situated in a rich star field.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb