Which telescope product design and retail strategy in the 1990s is credited with bringing amateur astronomy to the masses by selling over 1 million units through non-traditional retail channels?

The astronomy industry has been transformed by innovative product design and retail strategies over the centuries. From early handcrafted instruments to modern mass-market telescopes, the way we access the stars has evolved dramatically. This trivia question explores a pivotal moment in astronomy retail history when one product's innovative design and distribution strategy democratized stargazing for the general public.

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Celestron NexStar computerized telescopes through specialty astronomy shops
Orion SkyQuest Dobsonians through mail-order catalogs
Meade ETX series through high-end department stores
Celestron FirstScope/Tasco StarGuide through retail chains like Walmart, Costco, and toy stores