Spectrum Optical MirroSky SkyPilot 53ED SPi53 Smart Telescope

Spectrum Optical SPi53 Smart Telescope System

Ultra-Portable Alt-Az/Equatorial Smart Scope with Built-In Imaging Camera and Guidescope

Smart observing. Serious imaging. No guesswork.
The SPi53 from Spectrum Optical is the all-in-one answer for stargazers who want intelligent object finding, guided tracking, and crisp astrophotography—without a laptop, hand controller, or star alignment ritual. Weighing under 4 pounds and packing powerful optics with a Sony CMOS imager, the SPi53 is as travel-ready as it is tech-savvy.

This complete kit includes the SPi mount, a 53mm ED optics tube, and Spectrum’s MirroSky smart camera—all powered by a smartphone app that handles the hard work for you.

Whether you're a beginner aiming for your first deep-sky image or an experienced astronomer looking for a flexible grab-and-go solution, the SPi53 is built to make astronomy easier, faster, and far more fun.

Key Features at a Glance

• Mount Weight: 3.9 lbs (1.75 kg)

• Payload Capacity: 6.6 lbs (3 kg)

• Mounting Modes: Alt-Azimuth & Equatorial

• RA/DEC Drive: 130-tooth high-precision worm gear

• Included Optics: 53mm ED refractor (f/4.2), doubles as a main scope, guidescope, or imager

• Imaging Sensor: Sony IMX662 (2.4MP, 1/2.8", CMOS)

• Control Interface: MirroSky App (iOS & Android)

• Power Input: 12V 10A via USB (external power supply required)

The MirroSky Intelligent Astrosystem

Turn it on. Let it solve. Start observing.
The SPi53 is fully integrated with the MirroSky Intelligent Astrosystem, a plate-solving, object-tracking powerhouse that makes traditional alignment routines obsolete. With no need to polar align or manually locate stars, the system automatically determines its position using the built-in smart camera and sky database—allowing you to start observing or imaging within minutes.

• Platesolves with no setup

• Built-in object database with 100,000+ entries (Messier, NGC, planets, "Tonight’s Best")

• No hand controller, no GPS module, no star alignment required

• Fully operated from your smartphone or tablet via MirroSky App

• EQ or Alt-Az operation at the tap of a button

Smart Imaging Built Right In

The included 53mm f/4.2 ED optical tube isn’t just a guidescope—it’s also your imaging platform. Paired with a Sony IMX662 sensor, it gives you crisp, color-corrected images with high quantum efficiency and low read noise—ideal for both short and long exposures.

Whether you’re capturing the Lagoon Nebula or imaging the Moon in Alt-Az mode, this smart camera delivers serious results in a compact form.

• High-sensitivity CMOS sensor (IMX662)

• Capable of short or long exposures

Hardware & Connectivity

• 130-tooth worm gear drive on both RA and DEC for smooth, accurate motion

• Standard 1/4-20 or Vixen-style dovetail shoe included for accessories

• USB-C ports for power and data (2 included cables)

• ASCOM-compatible for future expansion

• Pre-configured for use with MirroSky App—no PC required

What’s in the Box

• SPi53 Alt-Az/Equatorial Smart Mount Head

• 53mm ED Refractor with built-in Sony IMX662 Smart Camera

• Mini tripod

• Finder-style dovetail shoe

• Two USB-C cables

• AC power adapter

• Padded carrying case

• Preloaded MirroSky firmware with 100,000-object database

Final Thoughts

The SPi53 isn’t just a telescope—it’s a self-contained astrophotography and observing system that takes the intimidation out of the night sky. Whether you’re imaging from your backyard, a national park, or the back of your car, the SPi53 is ready to point, shoot, and deliver the cosmos—no star charts or second-guessing required.

It’s the telescope system we wish existed years ago.

Observing Tip:

The SPi53’s smart camera can plate-solve even partial star fields, making it a perfect tool under light-polluted skies. For best imaging results, plug it into a stable 12V 10A USB power supply—most field batteries with USB PD output will do the trick.