An amateur astronomer is looking through a telescope and observes a planet with few moons, no rings, and a cratered surface. What is he most likely observing?

Few moons and no rings are typical features of the inner planets, while the outer planets have many moons and rings. A cratered surface also suggests a solid, rocky planet rather than a gas giant. Therefore, he is most likely observing a solid inner planet, choice A.

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