A hyper-realistic sci-fi scene featuring a skull-shaped spaceship soaring through the vast expanse of space against a deep black backdrop. The ship is masterfully detailed, showcasing futuristic design with sharp focus, illuminated by the shimmering stars and swirling nebulas surrounding it. The use of ray tracing techniques adds to the cinematic feel, enhancing the visual spectacle to 16k UHD quality. The scene includes HDR lighting that further accentuates the intricate textures and reflective surfaces of the ship. The eerie yet captivating visage on the spaceship incorporates cloned features, adding an element of surrealism with cross-eyed expressions. The midsection of the spaceship reveals mutated, multi-fingered appendages that extend and move with mechanical precision. The scene avoids any typical distractions such as cropped edges, low resolution, or unwanted text, ensuring a pristine image without artifacts, signatures, or watermarks. The overall composition remains within the frame, showcasing the creativity and imagination behind this vision of a deep-space odyssey.