Albert Marth discovered NGC 6954 = m 421 on 28 Jun 1863 and noted "F, S, vlE." His position is a good match.

300/350mm - 13.1" (6/29/84): fairly faint, small, slightly elongated WSW-ENE, weakly concentrated.

400/500mm - 17.5" (8/1/87): fairly faint, small, oval WSW-ENE, small bright core, faint stellar nucleus. NGC 6955 lies 37' S.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb