Night Owl Optics Tactical 1x 1st Generation Night Vision Monocular Goggle

The Night Owl NOTMG1 monocular is a very lightweight, durable companion for use in tough conditions that comes with a headmount assembly.  The included harness system allows the unit to quickly be flipped up and out of the way, enabling the user to switch between the night vision and their own unaided vision as they need.  Using one-eyed, 1x magnification viewing allows you to operate maps and tools at night while simultaneously having quick access to the night vision field of view.

There are many different variables that effect the distance that one can see with a night vision device, among them the object's size, the level of details being sought from the object and the conditions of observation.  Night vision devices detect much further under a full moon and clear skies than they will under a new moon and cloudy skies.  Many different formulas are used to determine the statistic of maximum viewing range and this varies by manufacturer, so ultimately the generation of the intensifier tube is much more relevant than any quoted statistic when determining the maximum viewing range.

All night vision devices sold by B&H have mechanisms in place to protect the intensifier tube from a sudden burst of bright light, but this does not mean that bright light doesn't damage the device.  Bright light in any form is not good for the longevity and performance of image intensifier tubes.