Ok your right

[Neil H]

Hi I think the mount was twisted this telescope was abused even tho it was sold to me as never used . It would not stay mounted tight just keeps moving and was about 4degs out , this is why I replaced it , as I am new at this i am going to find it hard enough to line up on stars without the added problem of the sight out 

[Alan64]

21 hours ago, Neil H said:

Hi I think the mount was twisted this telescope was abused even tho it was sold to me as never used . It would not stay mounted tight just keeps moving and was about 4degs out , this is why I replaced it , as I am new at this i am going to find it hard enough to line up on stars without the added problem of the sight out 

Hi Neil,

My point being only that the original finder-scope is not rubbish, after all.  Still...

I took the one off of my "PowerSeeker" 127/1000 and installed a Vixen-style finder-base...

Now I can add any type of finder under the Sun, swapping them back and forth.  I used the original holes in the tube to mount the base...

The base, there on the left, is a common and secure way to mount a finder.  It does require different screws, nuts, and perhaps washers, to install...

I use stainless-steel screws, with the rest being of zinc-plated, common steel.  The screws may have to be cut down in length so as not to have the tips protruding into the main mirror's light-path.; simple measurements and a hacksaw are all it takes...

To be on the safe side, I like to have the tips of the screws nigh flush to the outside surfaces of the nuts.  I then matte-blacken only the parts on the inside of the tube.  You don't want anything reflective or shiny inside the tube, save for the two mirrors.

I have a Meade 114/900, and virtually identical to your Celestron...

114/900 Newtonians have been round and quite popular for decades.  The 900mm focal-length is ideal for working with the 4mm-to-40mm range of eyepieces, and with the ability to observe practically everything in the sky satisfactorily.

I've only observed with that Meade once, but from that experience I do know this: you and yours will have a wonderful time.

Cheers,

[Neil H]

Hi I didn't throw away i kept it , I can't wait for a clear night so I can use it , just need to work out where to look in the sky i need an idiot guide 

[Alan64]

Stellarium is useful for finding things in the sky, and in real-time...

https://stellarium.org/

...and it's free.  

I plan to use that original finder on one of my smaller telescopes, but first I'll have to modify the stalk to fit into a Vixen-type base.

 

[Mick H]

As Alan has said Stellarium is good, also Sky Portal app for your mobile phone which is free as well.

[Neil H]

Hi I did download both , now waiting for a clear night so I can get the telescope out