147817

147817 is a number that appears in various contexts. In astronomy, it is the designation for a main-belt asteroid, specifically asteroid 147817. This asteroid was discovered on February 26, 2005, by an astronomer at the Siding Spring Observatory in Australia. Its orbital period is approximately 3.6 years, and it orbits the Sun at an average distance of 2.2 astronomical units. Further details about its composition and physical characteristics are available through astronomical databases.

Beyond its astronomical identity, the number 147817 can also be encountered in numerical sequences or as a reference point in specific datasets. For instance, it might be a product identification number, a serial number, or a specific value within a scientific experiment or statistical analysis. Without further context, its significance can vary greatly. For example, in a purely mathematical context, it is an odd integer divisible by 1, 3, 49273, and itself. Its prime factorization is 3 49273. This number does not possess any immediately obvious special mathematical properties beyond its factors. Its usage in particular fields or systems would dictate its precise meaning and importance.