19226

19226 is a number that appears in various contexts, including mathematics, astronomy, and popular culture. It is notable primarily for its appearance in the sequence of prime numbers and its association with a specific astronomical object.

In mathematics, 19226 is a composite number, meaning it is not a prime. Its prime factorization is 2 × 19 × 503, breaking it down into its fundamental prime components. While not inherently significant in number theory, it serves as an example of how larger integers can be decomposed into smaller primes.

One of the most well-known references to 19226 is its connection to the asteroid 19226, officially named **19226 Zorba**. This asteroid was discovered on October 1, 1992, by astronomers at the Palomar Observatory in California. It was later named after the character Zorba the Greek, a fictional character from the 1964 film of the same name, based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis. The naming was approved by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) in 2000.

Beyond its astronomical significance, 19226 has appeared in niche references, such as numbering systems in databases or catalogs, but it lacks broader cultural or historical impact. Its relative obscurity outside specialized fields contributes to its limited recognition.