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A science fiction short story written in the mid-20th century. The narrative revolves around the unique psychological predicament of a solitary Watchman, Harry Barton, stationed in a man-made observational meteor—referred to as a "basketball"—floating in the vast emptiness of space. The story explores themes of isolation, sanity, and the human condition in extreme circumstances. The plot unfolds through interactions between Barton and a neuropsychologist, Dr. Von