John Herschel discovered NGC 2111 = h2973 on 9 Feb 1836 and described as "vF; S; R; gbM". On a second sweep he estimated the size as 40". His position is accurate.

600/800mm - 25" (10/10/15 - OzSky): moderately bright, fairly large cluster, irregular outline, 45" diameter. The brighter core is elongated E-W and mottled with a couple of stars occasionally resolved. A few mag 15+ stars are also visible around the edges. Mag 9.2 HD 39133 is 5' SW. Located near the southeast end of the LMC.

Notes by Steve Gottlieb