What are Night Vision Binoculars?
Night vision binoculars are binoculars which are designed for use in low-light environments, allowing the user of the binoculars to see more clearly. There are a number of night vision devices on the market, all of which are designed to compensate for the comparatively low night vision available to humans. Some of the best models are designed for military use, but it is also possible to purchase civilian versions along with retired military models. Hunting suppliers, military surplus stores, and science stores are often good sources for night vision binoculars. There are two ways in which night vision binoculars can work. They can either passively intensify the scene viewed through the lenses, or they can actively scan to generate a thermal or infrared image. The earliest night vision binoculars utilized passive technology, with modern versions being more likely to use active technology, since it is much more sophisticated. In a passive system, the night vision binoculars have a very w
