Which company transformed the telescope market in the 1970s by introducing an innovative supply chain model that significantly reduced costs while maintaining optical quality?

The astronomy equipment market has evolved dramatically over the decades, with specific product innovations reshaping how both amateur and professional astronomers interact with the night sky. This poll tests your knowledge of a pivotal supply chain transformation that revolutionized telescope accessibility and popularized astronomy as a mainstream hobby.

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Celestron, with their Schmidt-Cassegrain mass production system that vertically integrated lens manufacturing
Meade Instruments, with their outsourced component strategy and automated assembly process
Criterion, with their just-in-time inventory management for specialized optics
Dobson Telescopes, with their simplified design using commonly available materials and elimination of complex manufacturing processes