Newb and telescope orientation

[iciipha]

Hello All

I'm a complete beginner - I've just purchased a Skyhawk 114P - On setting up with red dot etc, the strange thing i noticed was on viewing an object in the distance, the object was on its side (not upside down), but at an angle - I corrected by literally rotating the scope in the bracket, but is this really the case? Now I have the red dot finder not at the top but off to the left by about 20 degrees etc?

 

Thank you in advance for all your help

[NGC 1502]

What you describe is normal, no cause for concern.

Finders, including red dot, Telrad, Rigel, regular optical types are not always in a convenient position. Some fit extra finders or reposition existing ones.

Or learn to live with the issues.

Ed.

Edit- BTW, welcome to SGL👍

Edited February 1, 2023 by NGC 1502
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