Record

RefNoCMB/2/03
LevelSeries
TitleMinutes, Solar Eclipse Committee of the Royal Society
DateMarch 1870 to July 1870
DescriptionAppointed 20 January 1870 by Council
Terms of reference; 'That a Committee be appointed to report to the Council as to observations relating to physical science which it may be desirable to make on the occasion of the expected solar eclipse of the 21 and 22 December 1870. The Committee to consist of the President adn Officers, Mr De La Rue, and Mr Huggins, with the power to add to their number.'

Meetings held:

1. 11 March 1870 (First Meeting) - page 3
2. 25 March 1870 page 4
3. 16 June 1870 - page 10
2. 4 November 1870 - page 12
5. 20 July 1871 - page 22
Extent5 items
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
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