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Behold Astronomy's Newest Telescope: A Nintendo Game Boy Camera

Musician Chris Graue attached a 1998 Nintendo Game Boy Camera to the 60-inch Hooker Telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory. This setup allowed him to capture images of Jupiter and the moon. The project combined 1990s consumer technology with professional astronomical equipment.

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A Nintendo Game Boy Camera was used with a professional telescope to photograph celestial bodies.

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  1. Game Boy Camera Used to Photograph Jupiter and Moon

    Musician Chris Graue attached a 1998 Nintendo Game Boy Camera to the 60-inch Hooker Telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory. This setup allowed him to capture images of Jupiter and the moon. The project combined 1990s consumer technology with professional astronomical equipment.

    What's confirmed:

    • Chris Graue attached a 1998 Game Boy Camera to the 60-inch telescope at Mount Wilson Observatory.
    • The setup was used to take photos of Jupiter and the moon.
    • The equipment used included the Hooker Telescope.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The resulting system was equivalent to 730,000mm.
    • The images of Jupiter and its bands were produced on a thermal print.
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