Which innovative telescope design, first mass-marketed in the 1970s, dramatically lowered the price point of quality telescopes and is credited with democratizing amateur astronomy?

The consumer telescope market has evolved dramatically since the Space Race era, with companies constantly innovating to bring the wonders of the night sky to amateur astronomers. This poll tests your knowledge about a pivotal moment in astronomical product development that revolutionized how everyday people could observe celestial objects.

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The Dobsonian reflector, designed by John Dobson who prioritized low-cost materials and simplified mounting
The Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope, introduced by Celestron with computerized tracking
The Maksutov-Cassegrain compact design, pioneered by Questar for portability
The GoTo Refractor system, created by Meade with automated object finding capabilities