Édouard Stephan discovered NGC 7641 = St V-11, along with NGC 7643, on 24 Sep 1873 and recorded "eF, S; roundish, but of irregular form; diffused, with a slightly brighter centre." His micrometric position is accurate. NGC 7626, found by Swift on 18 Nov 1886, is probably a duplicate observation. See that number.

400/500mm - 17.5" (10/28/89): very faint, small, low even surface brightness, elongated 5:2 NW-SE. Located 8' SW of NGC 7643.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb