William Herschel discovered NGC 7165 = H III-930 = h2137 on 6 Sep 1793 (sweep 1050) and noted "suspected, eF. 300 confirmed it." John Herschel noted on 5 Aug 1826 (sweep 37), "suspected, but the state of the air is most unfavourable." His position, though, is a good match. Herbert Howe, observing in 1898-99, commented "this nebula contains a condensation [nucleus] of mag 13."

400/500mm - 17.5" (9/15/90): fairly faint, small, round, even concentration, small bright core. Located equidistant from a mag 13 star 2.1' WNW and a mag 12.5 star 2.0' SE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb