• The Planets
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  • Who was Mercury named after?
    Mercurius, a Roman god
  • Why was Mercury named after Mercurius?
    Mercurius was a messenger god. He moves around quickly and Mercury moves around the Sun the quickest.
  • What is the temperature on Mercury during the day and night?
    450°C in day and -180°C at night
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