Outdoor Exploring: Everything You Need To Know About Pulsar

If you want to learn more about the products, services, and background of the well-regarded Pulsar brand, you have come to the right place. In this brief guide, we will explore many of the ground-breaking products produced by this European-based company and investigate what facilitated their meteoric rise to the top of the outdoor equipment and technology industry.

As we’ve touched on in the past, at Futurama, we are extremely selective about the brands and products we choose to stock in our online store and Pulsar ticks all the right boxes – quality, durability, usability, and efficiency. If this topic piques your interest, we encourage you to read on and find out more.

Getting To Know Pulsar

Pulsar is a subsidiary company of Yukon Advanced Optics Worldwide, a high-tech European group with its head office situated in Lithuania. Located in the Northeastern part of Europe, the company is able to draw continuous inspiration from the surrounding wilderness, green woods, never-ending meadows, and calming rivers of the region.

The company was founded back in 1991 when a group of three friends realised that they shared the same passion: broadening the scope of human perception and ability. The group of enthusiasts started by assembling wooden spotting scopes as observational equipment in what is now known as Belarus (formerly the USSR). Just over three decades later, Pulsar is at the forefront of optic technology, supplying class-leading products and quality components to many top brands around the world.

The same passion and drive that the founders had in the early days is still present today, as Pulsar continues to be a trendsetter and innovator in the sector. The high-tech company has come a long way, providing some of the finest thermal and digital day-and-night vision imaging devices in the world, striving to look for new ways to upgrade and innovate their products daily – empowering outdoor adventurers around the world.

Revolutionising Night Vision and Thermal

One of Pulsar's most groundbreaking contributions lies in its advancements in night vision and thermal imaging technology. Using cutting-edge digital technology to enhance thermal imaging, Pulsar's devices fall into a class of their own. So much so that in recent years, Pulsar has walked away with several prestigious awards. Some devices allow users to see in complete darkness, while others amplify the ambient light in the vicinity, however, all are crafted with the same attention to detail and focus on performance. Whether it's the compact and versatile digital night vision monoculars or the high-performance thermal imaging scopes, Pulsar's night vision optics redefine night time exploration.

European Roots

Pulsar proudly carries the “Made in Europe'' title. Every single product and component is developed, designed, manufactured, packaged, and distributed directly from their factories in Europe. The quality over quantity approach is one of the major reasons that their products are as well-known, highly regarded, and widely used as they are.

Their development of optics and electro-optics with enhanced functionality, whether you’re a professional or an enthusiast, has led to uncompromising quality and comfort of use. Their in-house firmware and software guarantee optimisation and practical efficiency across all their devices. Through continuous technological innovation, Pulsar seeks to elevate human perception, allowing for outdoor exploration and observation that simply wasn’t possible in the past.

Uncompromised Quality And Comfort

In our fast-paced world, Pulsar vows to produce products that eliminate constraints, enabling you to focus on what is most important – furthering your horizons. Pulsar, like us at Futurama, are believers in the joy that comes from new experiences. Launching multiple new products every year, they are ensuring the success of not only their brand but also the success of their users in their respective communities. Pulsar’s product line consists of thermal and digital day & night vision devices for civilian and professional use, among other high-tech offerings.

The range of equipment Pulsar produces includes:

• Pulsar Monoculars
• Pulsar Binoculars
• Pulsar Riflescopes
• Pulsar Software & Firmware

A wide array of outdoor enthusiasts benefit from this kind of technology, and some may even utilise the equipment in ways you might not expect. Their equipment is implemented across the globe by individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, including:

• Hunters
• Fishermen and women
• Animal & nature research observers
• Mariners
• Security Industries
• Search and rescue operations
• Outdoor enthusiasts

So, no matter what application you have in mind, chances are that Futurama will have the perfect Pulsar device for you.

Emphasising Precision Shooting

For the seasoned hunter, accuracy is paramount. When it comes to long-range shooting, where every fraction of a millimetre matters, Pulsar Optics shine with their exceptional accuracy and reliability.

The riflescopes, like all their devices, are engineered with precision-crafted lenses, advanced reticle designs, and robust construction to withstand the rigours of any outdoor environment. Whether it's dialling in on distant targets or tracking elusive game, Pulsar rifle scopes deliver uncompromising performance, to ensure that every shot will hit its mark.

The Thermion 2 Range

The Pulsar Thermion 2 Thermal Imaging Rifle Scopes are an absolute game-changer for hunters, and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Engineered with cutting-edge technology and optical ingenuity, these riflescopes redefine the way you approach your shooting experience. At its core, the Thermion range boasts advanced thermal imaging capabilities, allowing you to see in complete darkness and adverse weather conditions. Here are a few features you can expect:

• Highly Sensitive Thermal Imaging Sensor:

A thermal imaging sensor with a NETD <25mK ensures optimal detail recognition, even in the harshest weather conditions with low thermal contrast. The smallest temperature differences will be clearly visible during rainfall, fog, or on cold mornings – the most difficult conditions for thermal imaging.

• Fast Aperture F/1.0 Germanium Optics:

Quality, fast-aperture germanium optics ensure efficient heat energy transmissivity, minimising noise and enhancing the details of the imagery.

• Can Be Mounted On Standard 30 mm Scope Rings:

Reverse-engineered for ultimate convenience, Thermion riflescopes are mountable on standard 30mm scope rings. No special or additional tools or equipment are required when fitting.

• Unparalleled Detection Range - Up To 1800m:

Top-quality germanium optics coupled with an advanced thermal imaging sensor ensure an unprecedented detection range of up to 1800 metres – even in challenging conditions.

• Rugged, Yet Reliable:

Designed for absolute durability, Thermion riflescopes offer a reinforced yet surprisingly lightweight metal construction. Precision-fabrication of housing elements ensures exceptional field performance, while IPX7 waterproof-rated protection will keep your scope safe from heavy rainfall, snow, and even 3 feet of water for up to 30 minutes. Worried about recoil? There’s no need. The Thermion 2 can handle up to 6,000 joules for miraculous precision, even on larger calibres – up to .375 H&H, 12-gauge, and 9.3x64.

Check out the whole Thermion 2 range at Futurama here.

Crystal-Clear Observational Clarity

Beyond the ultra-specialised applications that riflescopes offer, Pulsar also caters to the security conscious and outdoor enthusiasts looking for similar technology without pulling any triggers. This range includes binoculars, monoculars, spotting scopes, and rangefinders designed to enhance outdoor exploration and observation as much as possible.

Whether you are partial to birdwatching, hiking, game-watching, scanning for security, or simply enjoying the scenic beauty of the landscapes around you, Pulsar equipment provides a clearer, more immersive view of the surroundings. With high-definition optics, ergonomic designs, and rugged construction, their outdoor optics are built to withstand the elements and deliver uncompromising performance across many different types of terrain.

Pulsar Merger – A Classic Design Made Compact

When it comes to thermal imaging binoculars, Pulsar takes it to a new level, where function meets comfort and versatility. Aptly named Merger, this range of binoculars combines high-tech functionality with a classic design that most are accustomed to already.

All Merger LRF thermal imaging binoculars are built according to the classic design of daytime binoculars. With a small form factor, these thermal imaging binoculars fit comfortably in hand but still offer appealing external aesthetics and exemplary ergonomics. The buttons are placed intuitively for ultimate ease of use and convenience, and the most-used functions are activated with a single touch. Features of the Merger range include:

• Comfortable Viewing Experience:

The Merger LRF binoculars’ optical design understands the nature of human vision; by this, we mean that humans receive visual information through two channels, both eyes, simultaneously. Viewing something with both eyes is less strenuous than doing so with one. This results in enhanced detection of smaller objects and increased performance in low-contrast conditions compared to equivalent monocular thermal imaging devices with similar technical abilities.

• Precise Laser Rangefinder:

Understanding the distance to the target is essential when making decisions while hunting or target shooting. A built-in laser rangefinder, with an impressive range of one kilometre, allows you to measure distances in single measurements and enables continuous scanning abilities – for quick evaluation of the scenario at hand.

• Fast Aperture F50/1.0 Germanium Lens:

The properties of thermal imaging optics have a direct influence on a device’s ability to capture even the lowest levels of radiation. Ultimate detection efficiency is possible due to the lens of the thermal imager, in combination with the highly sensitive thermal sensor. Merger provides users with the utmost quality, supreme detail and contrast, and informative imagery – even in the most adverse conditions.

• Latest Image Processing Algorithms:

The Merger thermal imaging binoculars are equipped with some of the most advanced image processing algorithms, showing their true capabilities during changeable weather conditions and challenging situations. With the Merger eyepieces, users receive incredible clarity and noise-free imaging, with increased detail and improved contrast.

You can view Futurama’s range of the Merger here.

Monoculars - One Lens Fits All

The Pulsar Axion Monoculars are a testament to the ability of Pulsar’s cutting-edge technology, while still being surprisingly compact. Despite the small size, the Axion Monocular range packs a powerful punch that enables its users to detect heat signatures with remarkable clarity and precision, with only a single lens. Whether it's a tracking game on a hunt, conducting surveillance operations, or navigating low-visibility environments, the Axion delivers unrivalled performance in a palm-sized package. Searching for a monocular of your own? Click here to view our range.

With that, we come to the end of the guide. Hopefully, you have learned a thing or two about Pulsar and what their technology can offer outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, security professionals, etc. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to get in touch with us today, our in-house experts are more than capable of steering you in the right direction.