Spectra may refer to: * The plural of

spectrum A spectrum (plural ''spectra'' or ''spectrums'') is a condition that is not limited to a specific set of values but can vary, without gaps, across a continuum. The word was first used scientifically in optics to describe the rainbow of colors ...

, conditions or values that vary over a continuum, especially the colours of visible light * ''Spectra'' (journal), of the Museum Computer Network (MCN) * The plural of

spectrum (topology) In algebraic topology, a branch of mathematics, a spectrum is an object representing a generalized cohomology theory. Every such cohomology theory is representable, as follows from Brown's representability theorem. This means that, given a cohomolo ...

, an object representing a generalized cohomology theory in algebraic topology * Spectra (mathematical association), an association of LGBT mathematicians * Spectra (Latreille 1802), an order of stick-insects, or Phasmatodea

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Kia Spectra The Kia Spectra is a compact car produced by Kia Motors between 2000 and 2009. It succeeded the Kia Sephia and it was replaced by the Kia Forte (also known as Kia Cerato The Kia Cerato (also known as the Kia Forte in North America, K3 in South ...

, a car developed by Kia Motors from 2000 to the present. * Motorola Spectra and Astro Spectra, models of two-way radio. *

Optare Spectra The Optare Spectra was a double-decker bus body built on the DAF (now VDL) DB250 chassis between 1991 and 2006. The vehicle was developed as a joint project between Optare and DAF; it was based on the designs of the successful MCW Metrobus, ...

, a bus body built by Optare. * Polaroid Spectra, a type of instant camera and instant film formerly produced by the Polaroid Corporation. *

RCA Spectra 70 The RCA Spectra 70 was a line of electronic data processing (EDP) equipment manufactured by the Radio Corporation of America’s computer division beginning in April 1965. The Spectra 70 line included several CPU models, various configurations ...

, the name for a series of mainframe computers made by RCA, and which were sold to Univac to become the Univac 90/60 series computer. * Spectra, a brand of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber. *

Spectra Energy Spectra Energy Corp, headquartered in Houston, Texas, operated in three key areas of the natural gas industry: transmission and storage, distribution, and gathering and processing. Spectra was formed in late 2006 from the spin-off from Duke ...

, an American company that was spun out of Duke Energy. *

SPECTRA helmet The SPECTRA helmet or CGF Gallet Combat Helmet is the PASGT-style ballistic helmet in use with the French military, and the armies of several other countries. Built by CGF Gallet (producer of the F1 helmet for firemen), it weighs , is available ...

, a ballistic helmet made of Dyneema. * Thales Spectra, an integrated defensive aids suite developed by Thales Group for the Dassault Rafale series of fighter aircraft. * Spectra Group, a Bangladesh conglomerate. * Spectra Experiences, a venue management company.

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Bantam Spectra Bantam Spectra is the science fiction division of American publishing company Bantam Books, which is owned by Random House. According to their website, Spectra publishes "science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative novels from recogniza ...

, the science fiction/fantasy imprint of Bantam Books * Sally Spectra, a fictional character on ''The Bold and the Beautiful'' * ''Spectra'' (poetry collection), a 1916 American literary hoax *

Spectra Books Bantam Spectra is the science fiction division of American publishing company Bantam Books, which is owned by Random House. According to their website, Spectra publishes "science fiction, fantasy, horror, and speculative novels from recogniza ...

, publishing imprint * Spectra, a subsidiary of

Comcast Spectacor Comcast Spectacor is a Philadelphia-based American sports and entertainment company. It owns the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League, the Maine Mariners of the ECHL, the Philadelphia Wings of the National Lacrosse League, the Phi ...

, an American sports and entertainment company * Spectra Phantom, a character from the TV series ''Bakugan Battle Brawlers: New Vestroia'' * Spectra, the name of the enemy planet in the 1970s anime television series ''

Battle of the Planets ''Battle of the Planets'' is an American adaptation of the Japanese anime series '' Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' (1972). Of the 105 original ''Gatchaman'' episodes, 85 were used in the ''Battle of the Planets'' adaptation, produced by Sandy Fr ...

'' *

Spectra (installation) ''Spectra'' is the name of a series of art installations by Ryoji Ikeda which use intense white light as a sculptural material. The most recent presentation of ''spectra'' was in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia for four days ending 24 June, 2018 t ...

, an artistic installation for the First World War centenary in London * Spectra Vondergeist, a ''

Monster High Monster High is an American multimedia-supported fashion doll franchise created by toy designer Garrett Sander and launched by Mattel in 2010. Aimed at children aged 7 to 14, the franchise features characters inspired by monster movies, sci-f ...

'' character * ''Spectra'', a video game published by

Mastertronic Group Mastertronic Group Limited was a software publisher formed as a result of a merger between The Producers and Sold Out Sales & Marketing in 2004. Frank Herman, one of the founders of the original Mastertronic and former chairman of Sega Europe ...

and scored by

Chipzel Niamh Houston (born 23 September 1991), better known by her stage name Chipzel, is a musician from Northern Ireland. She is best known for making chiptune music, particularly with a Game Boy. She is also a video game music composer, and is ...

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