Which planet orbits in a different plane than all of the others?

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Although they're all 'close', none of the planets orbits in the same plane as any other planet. They're all in slightly different planes.

The farthest out compared to all the others is Pluto, with an orbit inclined about 17 degrees compared to the ecliptic plane (Earth's orbit). But Pluto is officially not a planet, so I don't think it's a good answer.

The next greatest inclination compared to Earth's orbit is <em>Mercury</em>. That one is about 7 degrees.

The other six planets are all in different orbital planes inclined less than 7 degrees compared to Earth's orbit.

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