Albert Marth discovered NGC 7372 = m 498, along with NGC 7370, on 7 Aug 1864 and noted "F, S, irr R." His position is accurate to within 1'.

400/500mm - 17.5" (8/20/88): faint, small, slightly elongated ~E-W, slightly brighter core.

17.5" (9/19/87): fairly faint, small, round, diffuse, very weakly concentrated core. Located 4.6' SSW of mag 7.5 SAO 108159 that detracts from viewing. Pair with NGC 7370 4.9' SSW and MCG +02-58-009 is 13' ENE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb