15523

15523 is a five-digit integer. It follows the integer 15522 and precedes the integer 15524. In terms of its prime factorization, 15523 is a prime number. This means it is only divisible by 1 and itself. It cannot be evenly divided by any other integer.

The number 15523 has significance in various contexts. In astronomy, it is the catalog number for a star. Specifically, it is the Bayer designation for a star in the constellation Lyra. This star is also known by its Flamsteed designation, 17 Lyrae. It is a relatively bright star visible from the Northern Hemisphere.

In mathematics, 15523 can be used in number theory explorations. As a prime number, it fits into the study of prime distribution and its properties. For instance, it is part of sequences of prime numbers and can be used in cryptographic algorithms that rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers, though 15523 itself is a small prime.

In some computing contexts, numbers like 15523 might appear as identifiers or error codes, though without specific system documentation, its meaning in such a scenario would be purely speculative. Its ordinal position in the sequence of natural numbers makes it a common choice for simple counting or indexing purposes.