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Author: Jack McKenty and Charles [Illustrator] Beck
Language: English
Subjects: Science fiction · Short stories · Scientists · Mars (Planet) · Fireworks · Casinos
Shelves: Science Fiction · Category: Short Stories · Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy · Category: Humour

The opening, in English.

[Transcriber's Note: This etext was produced from Galaxy Science Fiction October 1954. Extensive research did not uncover any evidence that the U.S. copyright on this publication was renewed.]

When Marsy Gras shot off its skyrockets, Mars Observatory gave it the works--fireworks!

Sunset on Mars is a pale, washed out, watery sort of procedure that is hardly worth looking at. The shadows of the cactus lengthen, the sun goes down without the slightest hint of color or display and everything is dark. About once a year there is one cloud that turns pink briefly. But even the travel books devote more space describing the new sign adorning the Canal Casino than they do on the sunset.

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