Enigmas said:
Between galaxies there are vast stretches of black emptiness*. But even from our planet, which is nestled within the Milky Way, we can see other galaxies, the visible ones appearing as smudges to the unaided eye. So for this scene, there could be a 'starfield' beyond the galaxy in the forefront, but each 'star' would actually be a galaxy.

*ignoring quantum fluctuations.

All this is moot because Adywan has said he will be keeping the galaxy as is. That said, I prefer Angel's mock-up. I always thought the original looked weird, even when I first saw it.

As it did for me, it doesn't look very good or make very much sense, and I love your mockup Angel. But I don't mind that the shot is staying the same. Its not a big deal.

But what about that nebula version, where did that come from? Has anyone else seen it? It bothers me far more than changes/lack of changes to the scene in Adywan's edit. :p

EDIT: Sorry Bingowings! I've only started going over the entirety of that thread, and this one.