NGC 3 is a

lenticular galaxy A lenticular galaxy (denoted S0) is a type of galaxy intermediate between an elliptical (denoted E) and a spiral galaxy in galaxy morphological classification schemes. It contains a large-scale disc but does not have large-scale spiral arms. ...

in the

Pisces Pisces may refer to: * Pisces, an obsolete (because of land vertebrates) taxonomic superclass including all fish * Pisces (astrology), an astrological sign * Pisces (constellation), a constellation **Pisces Overdensity, an overdensity of stars in ...

constellation. It was discovered on November 29, 1864 by

Albert Marth Albert Marth (5 May 1828 – 6 August 1897) was a German astronomer who worked in England and Ireland. Life After studying theology at the University of Berlin, his interest in astronomy and mathematics led him to study astronomy under C. A ...

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* * Galaxies discovered in 1864 Lenticular galaxies Pisces (constellation) 0003 00565 00058 18641129 {{lenticular-galaxy-stub