Arducam IMX298 to Telescope Eyepiece Enclosure

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I stumbled upon this nifty little Camera and decided to test its limits at the end of my trusty telescope. I'm eager to find out how well it'll perform. First off, check out this 16MP IMX298 color MIPI camera module for Raspberry Pi: https://www.arducam.com/product/16mp-imx298-color-mipi-camera-module-raspberry-pi/. As part of my project, I'm attempting to build an enclosure that connects seamlessly to a Raspberry Pi, which will need to be mounted close by due to the length of the cable. The 2-inch eyepiece adapter slides smoothly into the front of the camera mount. If required, this adapter can be extended for optimal focus. The camera pops through the mount hole and bolts securely through washers into the mount holes. Finally, the endcap fits snugly over the back end of the mount. To thread onto the back of the focal reducer and scope, I used a Meade 7085 SC Thread to 2-Inch Accessory Adapter: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000EHXM04/. Here's my to-do list: * Create a 1.25 to 2-inch adapter. * Design a clip to securely mount a Raspberry Pi case to the outer enclosure. * Investigate a cooling solution using a peltier cooler, heatsink, and fan. With any luck, this will lead to some fantastic astro photos!