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Synopsis
In X Minus One: $1000 a Plate, the story unfolds on Mars, where a group of astronomers is on the brink of a significant discovery. Dr. Enright C. Bensinger arrives at the Mars Observatory, eager to contribute to the team's research. However, he quickly learns that the upcoming Marzegraut festival, marked by extravagant fireworks, poses a serious threat to their work. The astronomers have been meticulously plotting astronomical photographs, but the vibrant displays are ruining their chances of capturing a rare celestial event.
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