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 |