| Invention or discovery | Inventor or discoverer | Type |
|---|---|---|
| NGC 3392 | William Herschel | elliptical galaxy |
| NGC 2525 | William Herschel | spiral galaxy |
| NGC 4646 | William Herschel | lenticular galaxy |
| NGC 2880 | William Herschel | lenticular galaxy |
| NGC 4566 | William Herschel | spiral galaxy |
| NGC 2814 | William Herschel | spiral galaxy |
| NGC 2820 | William Herschel | spiral galaxy |
| NGC 3394 | William Herschel | spiral galaxy |