I observed this galaxy in 2023 with my 20" Dobsonian and figured out later that it was an object of the week many years ago. Seems like it hasn't been observed by many people, so I'll add my "data point" here.
I had to use 256x magnification to separate it from field stars and then I was able to hold it with averted vision. Small, diffuse, and without any structure.
Please find attached my sketch.
Nearby there is the molecular cloud LBN 507, which I tried to observe with 74x magnification, but I wasn't able to convince myself of a positive sighting.
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