| Invention or discovery | Date | Inventor or discoverer |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Nebula | 1731 | John Bevis |
| NGC 2029 | September 27, 1826 | James Dunlop |
| NGC 2060 | 1836 | John Frederick William Herschel |
| Invention or discovery | Date | Inventor or discoverer |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Nebula | 1731 | John Bevis |
| NGC 2029 | September 27, 1826 | James Dunlop |
| NGC 2060 | 1836 | John Frederick William Herschel |