I almost finished a set of maps of a galaxy (one map per sector or "arm") for one of my fictional world (btw, a big thank to Norsehound for its incredible work on the Homeworld universe).

As I worked to the sector close to the galactic core, I realized that it would be a little bit harder to read and maybe hard to print... So I did another test in clear tones... But I still don't know which one is the better...

So opinions are most than welcome !

The first and dark one for one sector :
http://www.cartographersguild.com/me...nides-dark.jpg

The new one in clear tones...
http://www.cartographersguild.com/me...ides-clear.jpg