12589

12589 is a natural number that follows 12588 and precedes 12590. In mathematics, it is a prime number, meaning it has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. It is odd and not divisible by 2, 3, or 5, with a digit sum of 25 which gives a digital root of 7. Its decimal representation consists of the digits 1, 2, 5, 8, and 9.

As a five-digit prime, 12589 is of interest in recreational and introductory number theory as a simple example of primality. Like many integers, it also serves as a label in various catalogs and databases. In astronomy and related fields, numerical designations such as 12589 are used to uniquely identify confirmed minor planets (asteroids) within the sequential cataloging system; a name may be added to the object later if applicable.

Beyond its mathematical and cataloging roles, 12589 does not have widely recognized cultural, historical, or technological significance. It is primarily encountered as a numeric value in mathematical contexts and as a component of systematic identifiers in scientific records.