Which company first introduced and patented the Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope design that revolutionized amateur astronomy by combining compact size with powerful optics?

The astronomy industry has been revolutionized by innovative companies and their groundbreaking products. This trivia question explores the corporate history behind one of the most significant advancements in telescope technology that changed how amateur astronomers observe the night sky. Test your knowledge about the business side of stargazing equipment!

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Celestron (with their C8 model in 1970)
Meade Instruments (with their LX series in 1966)
Bausch & Lomb (with their CriteriON series in 1968)
Edmund Scientific (with their Astroscan model in 1972)