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Mercury is a real planet, it's Pluto that is not a real planet.

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What planet is not considered a outer planet?

Mars, Earth, Venus, and Mercury.


Which planet is farthest from the sun and which planet is the smallest?

Pluto is no longer considered a planet, but back when it was a planet, it would fit that description. Mercury is now the official smallest planet, but it is closest, not farthest.


What planet is the smallest of the solar system?

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What is the smalest planet?

You mean in OUR solar system. lol. Mercury is now the smallest because Pluto isn't considered a planet anymore.


Is the moon the smallest planet in the solar system?

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Is mercury a planet or dwarf planet?

Mercury is a planet.


Which planet is smaller than Pluto?

Pluto is no longer considered a planet, it is now classified as a "Dwarf Planet". As a planet or a dwarf planet, Pluto was the smallest in our solar system. Mercury is now the smallest recognised planet. Pluto's equatorial diameter is 2,274 km. Mercury's equatorial diameter is 4,880 km.


Why is it hotter on Mercury than Pluto?

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Which planet is close to sun mercury or Jupiter?

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Why is mercury a dwarf- planet?

Mercury is not a dwarf planet. It is a planet.