SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 9, 2026Engadget

Guy who took photo of Jupiter with a Game Boy Camera and giant telescope publishes DIY tutorial

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A hobbyist who captured a photo of Jupiter using a Game Boy Camera attached to a giant telescope has now shared a step-by-step DIY tutorial so others can do the same. The project combines the 1998 toy camera's low-resolution sensor with serious telescopic equipment to photograph planets, proving that creative, low-tech tools can still produce surprisingly impressive astronomical images.

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