11980

11980 is a natural number that follows 11979 and precedes 11981. In mathematics, it is an even number, divisible by 2. Its prime factorization is 2 * 5990, and further breakdown reveals 2 * 2 * 2995, then 2 * 2 * 5 * 599. The number 599 is a prime number. Therefore, the prime factorization of 11980 is 2^2 * 5 * 599.

In astronomical contexts, the designation "11980" could refer to a specific celestial object, such as an asteroid or comet, cataloged with that number by an astronomical survey. For instance, minor planets are assigned sequential numbers once their orbits are well-determined. Without further context, such as a catalog name or discovery year, it is difficult to pinpoint a specific astronomical body.

In other fields, like telecommunications or specific numbering systems, 11980 might represent a code, an identifier, or a part of a sequence. However, without a defined system or context, its meaning remains generic as a numerical value. The significance of any number is often derived from the system or discipline in which it is used.