John Herschel discovered NGC 7180 = h2140 on 23 Sep 1830 and recorded "vF; S; R; lbM; the first of 2 [with NGC 7185]." His position is just 1' too far west. Due to a mix-up, WH is credited (H III-693) with the discovery in the Slough Catalogue, GC and NGC, but H III-693 applies to NGC 7185. See notes on that number.

400/500mm - 17.5" (10/12/85): fairly faint, very small, small bulging bright core, surrounded by oval halo. Located 16' NNW of NGC 7184 in a group. NGC 7185 lies 10' NE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb