Faint Object Camera

The Faint Object Camera (FOC) was an instrumental device used on the Hubble Space Telescope to capture extremely faint astronomical objects, like distant galaxies and star clusters. It worked by collecting light from these objects over long exposure times, allowing scientists to analyze features that are hard to see with the naked eye or less sensitive instruments. Equipped with advanced sensors, the FOC played a crucial role in deep-sky observations, enhancing our understanding of the universe's structure and formation by revealing details that were previously invisible.