ConeSharp settings, and question about Cone Diameter, which is not included in ConeSharp.

[Richie-Williams]

Hi Robin, my name is Rich Williams and I own an 14" Meade LX850 SCT. I can see where I need to use ConeSharp to correct any errors in the Cone for my telescope and the Losmandy mounting plate, which does have the adjusting screws already installed. I was hoping that there would be a section on the Cone Diameter and how to measure it, but there is not.

In my Handbox Controller settings, AutoStar II, it is asking me for the "Cone Diameter". I have no idea what the Cone Diameter is, how to measure it, or where to find any information about "Cone Diameter". I have done several exhaustive searches on the subject but I cannot find any information about what Cone Diameter is or how to measure it so I can enter it into my Controller settings. I have owned this telescope for almost 2 years now and even Meade cannot tell me what the Cone Diameter is for this Telescope.

I am hoping that somebody here might be knowledgeable about the subject and could possibly help me with this issue.

I apologize for posting this here but I thought this would be a good place to get some valid information about "Cone Diameter".

Thank you for any help you can offer.

Sincerely, Rich Williams
Astor, Florida 32102 USA!