19:30 30 April 2014
Only researchers could explore the fascinating corners of the American Museum of Natural History's archive of photographs – until now. The museum has just launched a digital database of more than 7000 images, now accessible on its Digital Special Collections website. Here is our pick of some of the finest images from across the collections. David Stock
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In 1918, artist Howard Russell Butler painted this solar eclipse as seen from Baker City, Oregon, capturing the fleeting event in only 112 seconds. Butler was elected a member of the American Astronomical Society in recognition of his astronomical photography – he also captured eclipses in 1923 and 1925. The photograph was taken by Denis Finnin.
