William Herschel discovered NGC 7685 = H III-426 = h2248 on 30 Aug 1785 (sweep 427) and logged "eF; pL; iR; requires great attention to be seen." His RA is 30 seconds too large. JH noted "eF; L; 60" to 90"." and measured a fairly accurate position.

400/500mm - 17.5" (8/27/87): faint, moderately large, round, diffuse. Located within the Pisces circlet.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb