finding a galaxy

I dont have much of a scope, just a Celestron 114gt. I've had fun with it
but never seen anything other than planets (and of course the moon). so the
other night i set out to see a galaxy, nebula anything other than the
planets. I was trying for some things just below Cepheus but I couldnt get
anything to show up, i could see lots of pinpoint stars scattered around
but thats about it. Are these types of objects beyond the reach of my
equipment? for example one of the things i was looking for was M39 - should
i be able to see that? Can someone recommend some easy to find deep sky
objects, fairly high in the night sky (I'm surrounded by tall pines) at 47N
122W? at say 11-12pm Pacific time that would be in reach of my 4.5 inch
newt?
Thanks
Eric

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