Skywatcher Esprit 80 mount plate

[Synchronicity]

I'm looking at mounting my DSLR on top of the scope and wondered what the plate I've arrowed is for.  Can it be used to mount a bracket?  I'm wary of just taking the screws out to see what happens - invariably what happens when I dismantle something I don't understand is something goes 'ping' and flies across the room, never to be found again!🤔

Thanks

Michael

 

[Robindonne]

Bearings?

[Adam J]

12 hours ago, Synchronicity said:

I'm looking at mounting my DSLR on top of the scope and wondered what the plate I've arrowed is for.  Can it be used to mount a bracket?  I'm wary of just taking the screws out to see what happens - invariably what happens when I dismantle something I don't understand is something goes 'ping' and flies across the room, never to be found again!🤔

Thanks

Michael

 

No that is the mount and adjustment for the linear bearing don't remove any screws or you will have tiny ball bearings everywhere at worst and miss align the focuser at best. Either one is a pain to fix. 

Edited October 9, 2020 by Adam J