After you find the object, then try more power. Star charts often make finding objects easier. They don't need to cost a lot. One of your charts should show a wide part of the sky and the another should be very detailed, showing a small part of the sky near your object of interest. Most astronomical telescopes don't show objects the way you see them through bino- culars.
Telescopes often show the image upside down and some show the image reversed from left to right.
To make the image like it is in binoculars you must place more lenses in the light path. Your brain learns to see more detail. If an object is very dim try centering your gaze just off to the side of the object.