15257

15257 is an integer following 15256 and preceding 15258. Its prime factorization is 13 * 1173. It is an odd number and not a perfect square. In base 10, the sum of its digits is 1+5+2+5+7 = 20.

In astronomy, 15257 may refer to a celestial body. For instance, 15257 is the designation for a minor planet, specifically an asteroid. These are rocky, airless worlds that orbit our Sun, but are too small to be called planets. The asteroid 15257 was discovered in 1990 by Eric Walter Elst. Further research on this asteroid may reveal more about its composition, orbit, and potential significance within the asteroid belt.

The number 15257 could also appear in various mathematical contexts, such as within sequences or as a value in a specific problem or equation. Its properties as an integer are foundational to its mathematical identity. Without further context, its specific significance beyond its numerical properties and astronomical designation remains general.