Which product development breakthrough allowed astronomers to overcome Earth's atmospheric distortion, revolutionizing deep space imaging before space telescopes?

The development of astronomical observation tools has transformed our understanding of the cosmos. Behind every major discovery lies innovative product development that pushed technological boundaries. This poll tests your knowledge about a significant product innovation that revolutionized modern astronomy and space exploration, allowing scientists to gather unprecedented data about our universe.

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Adaptive optics technology, which uses deformable mirrors to compensate for atmospheric turbulence in real-time
Digital image stacking software that combines multiple short exposures to create clearer composite images
Interferometry systems that combine light from multiple telescopes to achieve higher resolution
Quantum optical sensors that can detect individual photons with minimal atmospheric interference