diff --git a/modes/Starfield.h b/modes/Starfield.h
index 506aeb6..77e08d0 100644
--- a/modes/Starfield.h
+++ b/modes/Starfield.h
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
 #include "Mode.h"
 #include "GnomeScreensaver.h"
 
-#define NUM_STARS 1000
+#define NUM_STARS 500
 #define MAX_STAR_DIST 1000
 #define FLYBY_TICKS 3000
 #define STAR_MAXX 500