@ThomasF1234Hi - I levelled the scope, that didn't make a big difference, but the I did something spotted on another thread which is to add a grommet round the barrel of the polarscope.
In my case I used plumbers PTFE jointing tape. I wrapped it round the top of the barrel and tried to get it snug in the tube of the EQ3 - assuming that's accurate.
That seems to have made a difference. But I'm not sure it will be accurate enough to get me up to 1min or over exposures. I'll be happy with 45s.
Being a novice, I seem to cause more damage than good due to lack of knowledge.
Will try and post results if I can.