The prompt:

"A space scene depicting an astronaut approaching an alien artifact in outer space. The artifact is unique and intricate, covered in hieroglyph-like symbols or a maze-like pattern. Its design is seemingly symmetrical from afar but reveals asymmetrical, non-square angles upon closer inspection. The artifact is rotating quickly, about five revolutions per minute, adding a dynamic element to the scene. The astronaut is equipped with a thruster pack and is preparing to deploy a net around the artifact. The backdrop is the vastness of space, with distant stars and perhaps a faint outline of a planet."

Dalle3's images:

Midjourney's images:

I think DE3's images are AWESOME and mj's in this case aren't getting the point. Mainly because it doesn't weigh the context "a space scene" enough, and gets confused by the word hieroglyphics.

General image comparison rules for me:

• I'll use best MJ at <100$/month, at most standard settings (out of the box, --ar 1:1 etc.)

Resolution

In my judgment, mj has caught up at least 10/20 of the times (I'll generate 20 images). Catching up includes these factors:

• making it a space scene

• a clear approach of an alien artifact

• artifact appearance

• artifact rotatability

• astronaut thruster pack

• 'preparing to deploy a net'

DE3 knocks nearly every one out, every time.

If MJ satisfies other traits of the prompt I haven't mentioned, which DE doesn't, that is worth things too.

But overall I will judge either:

• NO mj has CLEARLY not caught up

• YES, mj has CLEARLY caught up or surpassed this

Note: I will not update the de3 images - those are the judging standard whether or not it improves from today.