Which e-commerce innovation, launched in 1999, first allowed amateur astronomers to virtually 'test' telescope views by showing simulated star field images as they would appear through specific telescope models before purchase?

The astronomy industry has undergone significant retail transformation in the digital age. From traditional telescope shops to sophisticated online marketplaces, astronomy retailers have embraced technological innovations to reach stargazers worldwide. This poll tests your knowledge about a groundbreaking e-commerce development that revolutionized how amateur astronomers purchase equipment and access celestial information.

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Celestron's SkyPortal virtual telescope simulator
Telescope.com's StarView Preview technology
Meade Instruments' Digital Observatory platform
Orion's StellarSight comparison engine