In the latest version of DA, the mini-map still seems to need some work.
Maybe it has to do with my old monitor. I am playing at 1024 x 726 (or whatever).
Earlier betas before 1.6 had stars that were too dim. That got fixed. Now when
you add planets and stars, the map is too cluttered. Anomalies are difficult to see unless
you turn everything else off and hit the plus sign twice to move in.

I have a much easier time reading the mini-map in DL. Things are easier to see and differentiate.