Telstar – Doyle’s Space: Music Hall of Fame – Telstar Award

It crossed the Atlantic to top the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States in December 1962, making it the first UK instrumental to achieve this feat.

Instrumentals

This is my first inductee for my Telstar Award. It is given to great instrumental 45’s, albums, individuals, or bands that are the best in this genre. This initial award will go to the single, Telstar, by the Tornadoes, and will be the name – “Telstar Award” – awarded for this honor.

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History of Solar Cells

In the 7th Century BC, magnifying glasses were used with the Sun to start fires.

Solar cells, also known as photovoltaic (PV) cells, are devices that convert sunlight directly into electricity. I remember doing experiments with solar cells that were included in the electronic project kits I had growing up.

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