163679

163679 is a number that appears in various contexts. In astronomy, it is the designation for a minor planet, specifically a main-belt asteroid discovered in 2002. Its orbital characteristics place it within the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Further research into its composition and physical properties is ongoing by astronomers.

In mathematics, 163679 is an integer. It is an odd number and a composite number, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself. Its prime factorization is 7 * 23383. This factorization can be used in various number theory applications, such as cryptography or number puzzles.

The number 163679 might also be encountered in specific datasets, surveys, or technical specifications, depending on the field of study. For example, it could represent a particular measurement, an identification code, or a quantity within a particular system. Without more specific context, its significance beyond these general categories is limited.