Celestron Astromaster 114eq Star pointer finder scope help required
For an astronomical object, a 1000 mm focal length objective forms an image 1000 mm away. However, the image of a terrestrial object focuses farther out: 1010 mm for a target 100 m away, 1020 mm for a target 50 m away. When switching from a terrestrial target to an astronomical one, the eyepiece must move closer in.

Aligning the finder on a terrestrial target is bound to produce some parallax error. After focusing the telescope on a bright planet or the Moon, aim the telescope at Polaris and fine-tune the finder.

Finally, even with good finder alignment, sometimes you will have to sweep to locate your target. It gets easier with practice.