night vision goggles

See without light

Night vision goggles are optical devices worn over the eyes that amplify available light to allow seeing in darkness.

They work by intensifying ambient light—starlight, moonlight, or infrared—to produce a visible image, typically with a characteristic green tint.

Originally military equipment, they're now used by hunters, security personnel, and hobbyists: The soldiers moved through the compound wearing night vision goggles.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G