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User Manual
Caution and Safety, Optional Equipment
Optional Equipment
• Caution! Never directly view the sunlight with your telescope.
• Do not aim your Gran Turismo 71 at the Sun because this might impair your Loss of
eyesight can occur when your telescope is not properly protected by solar viewing
filter. (Solar filters can be easily purchased through your WO Authorized Dealers).
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Always place the optical telescope assembly (OTA) on a completely flat surface, unsta
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ble placement of telescope may cause it to fall, and if handled without caution, it may
easily injure you and others.
• Never use your telescope under rainy conditions: this telescope is not designed to be
waterproof. If your telescope accidentally gets caught in rain, please wipe down the
water with a dry clean cloth, but if the lens gets totally soaked by water, please contact
your WO Authorized Dealer right away for details on a service solution.
• Do not disassemble or attempt repairing your telescope without a written authori-
zation from William Optics Corp.: this violates the warranty terms under the limited
product warranty section and invalids any guarantee. Always consult with your local
WC Authorized Dealer or with William Optics Corp. for details on how to service your
telescope.
In order to operate your Gran Turismo 71 you will need the following mini-
mum equipment:
• A sturdy tripod for astronomical birding usage or a mount (equatorial or ALTAZ).
• A mirror diagonal or erecting prism (The WO 2” Dielectric Durabright Diagonal
is strongly recommended for better results in star observation and digital pho-
tography.
• A top-quality 2” Durabright Diagonal is also available now.
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At least one or two good eyepieces (5 to 40 mm wide-field recommended) de
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pending on the application.
• Other accessories depending on the application.
• Finder Bracket, Finder Scope and Field Flattner (Flat 6 for GT71).
