24526

24526 is a number that appears in various contexts, including mathematics, astronomy, and popular culture. In mathematics, it is often referenced in the context of prime numbers and combinatorics. Specifically, 24526 is not a prime number; it is divisible by 2, 3, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, and other factors. Its prime factorization is 2 × 3 × 7 × 11 × 13 × 17, making it a product of the first six prime numbers. This property has led to its inclusion in discussions about highly composite numbers, which are integers with more divisors than any smaller positive integer.

In astronomy, 24526 refers to the minor planet designated as 24526 (1989 XH), discovered on December 1, 1989, by astronomer Eleanor Helin at the Palomar Observatory. This asteroid is part of the main belt, located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Its orbit has been well-studied, and it is classified as a member of the Flora family, a group of asteroids named after 8 Flora, the largest member. The asteroid’s diameter is estimated to be around 3 kilometers, and its composition is likely stony, similar to many other main-belt asteroids.

While 24526 does not have a significant presence in mainstream popular culture, it occasionally appears in niche references, such as mathematical puzzles or astronomical databases. Its unique factorization has made it a subject of interest in recreational mathematics, where numbers with distinct prime factor properties are often explored for their theoretical and educational value.