Mee was noted for his efforts in support of amateur astronomy. In 1890 he was a founding member of the British Astronomical Association and was a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society from 1889 to 1901. He was also a member of the Société astronomique de France. His observations focused on the Moon and Mars, including making detailed charts and drawings of the features. Two of his drawings appeared in La Planète Mars by Camille Flammarion.
