| RefNo | MC/4/299 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from [George Biddell] Airy, Royal Observatory Greenwich, to the Secretary of the Astronomical Committee of the Royal Society |
| Date | 16 November 1849 |
| Description | Due to his absence from the meeting of the Astronomical Committee on the same day, Airy adds a note regarding the claimants of the Copley Medal. Airy elaborates on some recent developments in astronomy but expresses doubt that they constitute a nomination for the medal. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8035 | Airy; Sir; George Biddell (1801 - 1892); astronomer and mathematician | 1801 - 1892 |