| Invention or discovery | Date | Inventor or discoverer |
|---|---|---|
| NGC 701 | January 10, 1785 | William Herschel |
| NGC 2701 | March 18, 1790 | William Herschel |
| NGC 688 | September 16, 1865 | Heinrich Louis d'Arrest |
| NGC 1015 | December 27, 1875 | Wilhelm Tempel |
| NGC 1080 | October 21, 1886 | Lewis A. Swift |