159986

159986 is a number that can refer to several different entities. In the realm of mathematics, it is a natural number, a composite number, and an even number. Its prime factorization is 2 × 3 × 26664.333.... The number 159986 is also used in various identification systems.

In astronomy, 159986 could be a catalog designation for an asteroid or comet. These designations are assigned by astronomical bodies such as the Minor Planet Center. Without further context, it is impossible to specify which celestial object it might represent.

In some technical contexts, 159986 may appear as an identifier for a product, a component, a serial number, or a part number. These uses are specific to the manufacturer or system employing the number and do not have a universal meaning. For instance, it could be a model number for an electronic device or a specific chemical compound.

Furthermore, 159986 might be a numerical code within a database, a specific entry in a dataset, or a reference in a catalog. The significance of the number is entirely dependent on the system or context in which it is found. To understand its precise meaning, one would need to know the specific domain or application where 159986 is used.