Turns out you can strap the Game Boy Camera to a massive telescope and take photos of Jupiter
A hobbyist has demonstrated that Nintendo's humble Game Boy Camera — a 1998 accessory with a famously low-resolution 128×112-pixel sensor — can be attached to a large telescope to capture recognisable images of Jupiter. The stunt is a fresh reminder of the enduring novelty and hacker appeal of the Game Boy Camera, which continues to attract creative experiments long after its commercial life ended.
By pairing the primitive greyscale camera with the light-gathering power of a sizeable telescope, the resulting shots show Jupiter as a discernible disc rather than a mere dot, despite the hardware's severe technical limitations. The feat sits within a wider tradition of enthusiasts repurposing the Game Boy Camera for astrophotography and other unexpected uses, valuing its quirky, retro output over image quality.
- A Game Boy Camera was mounted on a large telescope to photograph Jupiter.
- The 1998 accessory shoots tiny, low-resolution greyscale images.
- It highlights the retro camera's ongoing appeal for creative hacks.