Faint Object Camera (Hubble)

The Faint Object Camera (FOC) was one of the instruments on the Hubble Space Telescope, designed to capture detailed images of extremely faint and distant celestial objects. Operating from 1990 to 2002, it used advanced optics and detectors to observe phenomena such as distant galaxies, star formations, and nebulae with high resolution. The FOC helped astronomers study the universe’s early history and structure by revealing objects too faint for ground-based telescopes, providing valuable insights into cosmic evolution. Its innovative technology contributed significantly to our understanding of the universe’s distant reaches before being replaced by more advanced instruments.