John Herschel discovered NGC 3276 = h3267 on 3 Mar 1835 and noted "F; S; has a * 8m, np." His position and description matches ESO 317-040.

400/500mm - 18" (2/19/09): very faint, fairly small, elongated 5:2 WSW-ENE. A mag 9.3 star (HD 91213) 2.8' N detracts from viewing. Forms a pair with brighter NGC 3276 5' E.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb