John Herschel discovered NGC 1733 = h2693 on 3 Jan 1837 and recorded "eF, R, gbM, 40". A very starry field follows this, and hereabouts may be said to commence the denser part of the Nubecula Major." His position is accurate.

400/500mm - 18" (7/9/02 - Magellan Observatory, Australia): this LMC cluster appeared as a round knot, ~25" diameter with a fairly even surface brightness. Easy to locate as it is situated just 3.4' E of mag 6.5 HD 31754 on the NW side of the LMC.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb