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Smithsonian Open Access - 2.8 million images and 3D models from the Institution's collections released into the public domain

Posted by Deimos
Tags: museums, public domain, usa, smithsonian open access, author.katherine j wu, source.smithsonian
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/smithsonian-releases-28-million-images-public-domain-180974263/

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Smithsonian Releases 2.8 Million Images Into Public Domain
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    Deimos
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    Here's the actual site: https://www.si.edu/openaccess The 3D models are extremely cool, and the in-browser viewer works surprisingly well: https://3d.si.edu/cc0

    Here's the actual site: https://www.si.edu/openaccess

    The 3D models are extremely cool, and the in-browser viewer works surprisingly well: https://3d.si.edu/cc0

    7 votes
    1. Omnicrola
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      This is delightful. I'm interviewing for a job that will try to bring more XR content into education. Having this as a resource is amazing. Imagine playing with a supernova in the palm of your hand!

      This is delightful. I'm interviewing for a job that will try to bring more XR content into education. Having this as a resource is amazing. Imagine playing with a supernova in the palm of your hand!

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