[LewisM]

Imaging last night, decided to try NGC 1365 for the supernova. It was not far from zenith.

My NEQ6 couldn't track it. Watching the guiding through PHD, you could sit and watch the stars moving - quite rapidly. PHD could not hack keeping up with an obviously slipping mount.

The mount is lightly loaded, well under max. The balance is precise. I know zenith can be a cow for some mounts, but this seemed excessive to me, and I have tracked zenith/near zenith successfully before.

Do I need to pull this mount apart and "tighten up the specs"?I note that the dec scale wheel won't stay put any longer either, even if the thumb screws are locked.

Tracking low to medium alt targets was no problem whatsoever - tracked and guided flawlessly.

Thoughts appreciated.