John Herschel discovered NGC 6761 = h3782 on 8 Jul 1834 and logged "eF; R; pL; 50"." On a second observation, he noted "vF; irr R; 40"."

600/800mm - 30" (11/6/10 - Coonabarabran, 264x): moderately bright, moderately large, irregularly round, 1.3'x1.0', broad concentration except for a very small brighter core. Unusual appearance as several mag 15 stars are superimposed in the halo. Located 10' W of mag 8.5 HD 179703. NGC 6754 lies 35' W.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb