114239

The number 114239 is a natural number preceding 114240 and following 114238. In base 10, it is an odd number. Its prime factorization is 13 x 8787.61538..., indicating it is not a prime number itself.

In astronomy, 114239 refers to an asteroid. Specifically, it is designated as (114239) 2002 VT130. This asteroid was discovered on November 5, 2002, by astronomers of the LINEAR program. LINEAR, which stands for Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research, was a project dedicated to detecting asteroids that could potentially pose a threat to Earth. The discovery date places it within a period of active asteroid detection. Further orbital and physical characteristics of this particular asteroid are cataloged in astronomical databases.

The significance of a number like 114239 can vary greatly depending on the context. While mathematically it is simply an integer, in specialized fields such as astronomy, it serves as a unique identifier for celestial objects. This identifier allows scientists to track, study, and categorize these objects within the vastness of space. The precise designation (114239) 2002 VT130 is crucial for its unambiguous identification in scientific literature and databases.