Albert Marth discovered NGC 3417 = m 207 on 25 Mar 1865 and noted "eF, vS, alm stell." His position matches CGCG 066-039 = PGC 32520. Tempel found NGC 3427 to the southeast as well reobserving NGC 3425, but missed this galaxy.

400/500mm - 16" LX200 (4/14/07): very faint, small, elongated 3:2 E-W, 0.4'x0.25', slightly brighter core. Located 8' SW of NGC 3425.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb