Which telescope product launch is widely credited with creating the modern consumer astronomy market, selling over 10 million units and making stargazing accessible to the general public?

The astronomy retail sector has been transformed by revolutionary products throughout history. One such innovation created an entirely new market segment and changed how we access the cosmos forever. This poll tests your knowledge about a pivotal moment in astronomy retail that democratized stargazing and created a booming consumer telescope market. Do you know which product breakthrough sparked this astronomical retail success story?

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The Meade ETX Series (1996)
The Celestron NexStar Series (1999)
The Celestron FirstScope (2009)
The Celestron Celestar 8 (1970)