John Herschel discovered NGC 2000 = h2889 on 8 Feb 1836 and described as "F; R; vlbM; 60"." His position (single sweep) is accurate.

600/800mm - 30" (10/15/15 - OzSky): fairly bright, moderately large LMC cluster, slightly elongated, 50" diameter, very mottled, contains a brighter and denser core. The halo is resolved into many mag 14.5-16 stars, particularly on the south and west side. Located on the south end of the LMC, 25' SW of NGC 2025.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb