DIY Adapter Lets Game Boy Camera See the Stars

In a recent display of ingenuity, musician and retro technology enthusiast Chris Graue has made headlines for capturing a photograph of Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera. This accomplishment was not solely due to the camera itself, but through a clever collaboration with colleagues at the Mount Wilson Observatory. They utilized a specially designed 3D-printed adapter to connect the Game Boy Camera to the eyepiece of the observatory's Hooker Telescope.

Graue has since shared the design schematics for this unique adapter, making it accessible for anyone with a 3D printer to create their own. He has also provided a tutorial video to guide users through the process. The adapter is described as a tube that fits snugly inside a standard 1.25-inch telescope eyepiece, suggesting it could be used for other astrophotography endeavors with the Game Boy Camera. This project highlights the continued creativity and modification possibilities surrounding vintage tech, with previous Game Boy Camera mods including use as webcams and mirrorless cameras.