Albert Marth discovered NGC 6680 = m 387 on 2 Jul 1864 and noted "eF, S, close to a small *." His position is accurate. This system appears to have at least two components and several superimposed stars and knots. Perhaps one of these components is Marth's "small *".

400/500mm - 17.5" (8/1/89): faint, small, round, diffuse, weak concentration. An extremely faint star is possibly involved. Located within a line of six mag 14-15 stars in a very rich star field!

Notes by Steve Gottlieb