Question 1

Is “Solar Spectrum” in the public domain?

Accepted Answer

Yes. “Solar Spectrum” is public domain and released under CC0, so it is free to download and reuse for any purpose, including commercially, with no permission needed.

Question 2

Who created “Solar Spectrum”?

Accepted Answer

Rowland, Henry A. (1886).

Question 3

Where is “Solar Spectrum” from?

Accepted Answer

It is catalogued from the open collection of Smithsonian Open Access and is free to reuse under CC0.

Question 4

Can I use “Solar Spectrum” commercially for free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. As a CC0 public-domain work it can be used commercially, modified and redistributed with no fee and no attribution required.

Title	Solar Spectrum
Artist	Rowland, Henry A.
Date	1886 19th century
Medium	overall: 11 in x 35 in; 27.94 cm x 88.9 cm
Classification	spectrum photograph
Origin	United States: Maryland, Baltimore United States: Maryland
Holding institution	Smithsonian Open Access
Credit line	Columbia University
Rights	Public domain (CC0)

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