John Herschel discovered NGC 3095 = h3216 on 16 Feb 1836, along with NGC 3100 = h3218, and recorded "F; L; E; vglbM; 3' l; 2' br." His position and description applies to ESO 435-026.

400/500mm - 17.5" (3/28/87): fairly bright, moderately large, elongated 2:1 WNW-ESE. A mag 12 star is off the preceding side 1.0' from the center. Appears brighter on the west end or an extremely faint star is involved. NGC 3100 lies 11' SE.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb