Which astronomy product company's founder famously pivoted from making filters for telescopes to revolutionizing the consumer telescope market with their proprietary 'Schmidt-Cassegrain' optical system?

The astronomy industry has seen remarkable innovations in telescope technology, with certain brands becoming synonymous with quality observation equipment. The market for amateur and professional astronomy products has evolved dramatically over the decades, with some companies pioneering breakthrough technologies that transformed how we view the cosmos. This poll tests your knowledge of astronomy product history and the visionaries behind these stellar innovations.

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Celestron, founded by Tom Johnson
Meade Instruments, founded by John Diebel
Orion Telescopes, founded by Tim Gieseler
Explore Scientific, founded by Scott Roberts