Which two major telescope manufacturers merged in 2008 to become the world's largest astronomy product company, combining their 150+ years of optical expertise?

The astronomy industry has seen significant corporate consolidations over the decades, with major telescope and optical equipment manufacturers joining forces to advance astronomical research and amateur stargazing. These mergers have shaped how we observe the cosmos today, bringing together expertise, technologies, and centuries of optical innovation. Test your knowledge about one of the most significant mergers in astronomical equipment history!

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Celestron and Meade Instruments
Orion Telescopes and Bushnell
Sky-Watcher and Vixen Optics
Celestron and Sky-Watcher (under Synta Technology Corporation)