Musician and retro technology enthusiast Chris Graue, who made headlines last month by photographing Jupiter using a Nintendo Game Boy Camera, has released the design for the adapter that made the feat possible. By publishing the free 3D-printable schematics and a short tutorial video, he has enabled anyone to recreate the set-up themselves, turning a one-off novelty stunt into a shareable DIY project.

The original photograph was achieved by connecting the low-resolution Game Boy Camera to the eyepiece of the Hooker Telescope at the Mount Wilson Observatory via a custom 3D-printed adapter. Graue describes the part as "a tube that pressure fits inside of a standard 1.25 inch eyepiece for telescopes", meaning it works with standard telescope hardware. While most people will not have access to a telescope powerful enough to capture Jupiter, the adapter can still be used for other shots, adding to a long history of creative Game Boy Camera modifications such as webcams, mirrorless cameras and telephoto lenses.