The spicules can clearly be seen, acting as structural support I presume.
40x, DIC, Helicon Focus B+C (49 images)

20120904-DSLR_IMG_0309.jpg by pwnell, on Flickr
A single spicule at the maximum my microscope can handle
60x * 2, DIC

20120904-DSLR_IMG_0520.jpg by pwnell, on Flickr
Then an artistic rendering of some spicules showing how they light up under polarized lighting
10x * 2, Polarized

20120904-DSLR_IMG_0571.jpg by pwnell, on Flickr