Which product design innovation helped overcome atmospheric distortion in ground-based telescopes, dramatically improving image quality before space telescopes existed?

Modern astronomy relies heavily on advanced equipment and product design. The evolution of telescopes represents one of the most significant progressions in astronomical product development, with each innovation opening new windows to the universe. Test your knowledge about a key product design decision that revolutionized telescope capabilities in the 20th century and changed how we view the cosmos.

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Adaptive optics technology that uses deformable mirrors to compensate for atmospheric turbulence in real-time
Computerized GPS tracking systems that automatically follow celestial objects
Digital imaging sensors that replaced traditional photographic plates
Carbon fiber telescope bodies that reduced weight and thermal expansion issues