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Why Mercury is not considered as a planet?

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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?

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Which planet is smaller than Pluto?

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Why is mercury a dwarf- planet?

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