I'd prefer if you could hit a button and the HUD highlighted near stars suitable for selection over having these comic book stars all the time. They look ridiculous, to be honest.
Yes, that would be my suggestion too, to preserve the realistic look. I'm sure the devs are thrilled about hearing one more UI addition request like that, but it would be a good balance between a realistic starfield appearance and a necessary game function. Right now, between the amped-up Milky Way, the dark blue background, and the Christmas star ornaments, it's getting just a little too close to a corny Thomas Kinkade starfield for comfort...