ATN Mars LT 160 4-8x

• 160x120 thermal sensor: The compact sensor keeps the scope simple and light while still giving enough thermal contrast for short- to mid-range spotting and target acquisition in darkness, brush, or poor weather.
• 4-8x viewing range: The native 4x view gives a practical starting point for scanning and shooting, while 8x magnification helps place shots more precisely when the target is already identified.
• 60 Hz refresh rate: A faster refresh rate makes panning smoother and helps the image stay easier to interpret when tracking moving animals or scanning from improvised positions.
• 1280x720 Micro HD display: The high-resolution display presents the thermal image with a cleaner, more readable sight picture, which helps when using digital zoom and switching between reticle patterns.
• 30 mm ring compatibility: The housing is built to fit standard 30 mm rings, making it easier to mount on a wide range of hunting rifles without needing a proprietary interface.

About the ATN Mars LT Series

ATN Mars LT is a family of thermal riflescopes built around a lighter, more straightforward concept than many feature-heavy digital optics. In ATN’s lineup, the series serves shooters who want a dedicated thermal sight for hunting and low-light field use without moving into a larger, more complex platform. The range includes both 160×120-pixel 17-µm models and 320×240-pixel 12-µm models, with all versions operating at a 60 Hz refresh rate for smoother target tracking.

Across the series, ATN keeps the operating concept practical. Mars LT scopes use White Hot and Black Hot viewing modes, multiple reticle patterns, and the company’s One Shot Zero system to simplify setup in the field. USB Type-C charging and a stated battery life of 10 or more hours support longer outings without frequent power management, while the 30 mm tube format allows mounting in standard 30 mm rings. The overall design favors a familiar riflescope form, weather-resistant construction, and a control layout aimed at hunters who want thermal imaging in a package that handles more like a conventional day optic.

About the ATN Mars LT 160 4-8x

The ATN Mars LT 160 4-8x is the shorter-range, lighter-detail member of the Mars LT thermal riflescope family, intended for hunters who prioritize a compact thermal sight over a larger and more complex system. Its 160x120 sensor with 17.00 μm pixel pitch and 60.00 mK NETD is designed for practical heat-source detection rather than fine image analysis, making it well suited to pest control, woodland hunting, and use over feeders or field edges where distances stay moderate. With a stated detection range of 625.00 m, it gives enough reach for early spotting while remaining easy to manage on lighter rifles.

The 4.00 x to 8.00 x magnification range starts at a useful base level for aiming and observation, then adds extra image scale for more deliberate shot placement once the target is confirmed. A 1280x720 Micro - HD display helps keep the thermal image readable, and the multiple reticle options let the scope be set up for different shooting preferences. The 90.00 mm eye relief supports safer use on centerfire rifles, while the One Shot Zero concept used in the series reduces setup time compared with more traditional zeroing methods.

Physically, this model stays close to the handling of a conventional optic. Its 292.00 mm length, 650.00 g weight, and aluminium housing keep the package manageable on hunting rifles, and the body is both waterproof and fogproof for field use in changing weather. The internal Li-ion battery is rated for 10.00 h, which suits evening hunts and extended observation sessions without adding an external pack as standard equipment.

About ATN

ATN was founded in 1995 in Silicon Valley, California, and the company is now headquartered in Doral, Florida. It specializes in night-vision, thermal-imaging, and digital day-and-night optics, with a product range that spans traditional image-intensifier systems as well as digital and thermal devices. That focus makes ATN particularly relevant in categories such as thermal riflescopes, where sensor performance, digital processing, and field usability matter as much as conventional optical design.

Over time, ATN has built its reputation around electronically enhanced sporting optics. Its digital products have included 4K-resolution Smart HD systems for day-and-night use, and in 2018 the company introduced products based on its Obsidian 4 Dual Core platform. ATN also introduced the X-Sight II HD digital day-and-night sight series in 2015 and the ThOR LT thermal scope series in 2020. This background in thermal and digital sighting systems helps explain the Mars LT approach: practical thermal capability in a riflescope format familiar to hunters.

Main Features

• Product type: Thermal riflescope
• Series: ATN Mars LT
• Magnification: 4.00 x - 8.00 x
• Objective lens diameter: 25.00 mm
• Field of view: 145.00 m/1000m
• Field of view (deg.): 8.30 °
• Minimum field of view: 108.00 m/1000m
• Maximum field of view: 145.00 m/1000m
• Eye relief: 90.00 mm
• Detection range: 625.00 m
• Thermal sensor resolution: 160x120
• Pixel pitch: 17.00 μm
• NETD: 60.00 mK
• Refresh rate: 60.00 Hz
• Display type: Micro - HD
• Display resolution: 1280x720
• Reticle: Multi
• Battery: Li-ion Internal Battery
• Battery life: 10.00 h
• Housing material: Aluminium
• Length: 292.00 mm
• Width: 56.00 mm
• Height: 55.00 mm
• Weight: 650.00 g
• Working temperature range: -28°C to 48°C
• Waterproof: Yes
• Fogproof: Yes
• Built-in rangefinder: No

Warranty

ATN covers the Mars LT 160 4-8x with a 3-year warranty. This stated warranty period applies to manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.

In the Box

• Thermal scope
• USB-C cable
• Soft carrying case
• Lens tissue