26299

26299 is an ordinary natural number that follows 26298 and precedes 26300. In mathematics and in various cataloging systems, such numbers are used as fixed identifiers for objects, records, or entries.

In mathematics, 26299 is an odd composite integer. Its prime factorization is 7 × 13 × 17^2, which implies it has multiple divisors beyond 1 and itself. It is not a prime and it is not a perfect square, since the square root of 26299 lies between integers. Its digit sum is 28, and it can be expressed in several standard numeral bases: in binary as 110011010111011, in hexadecimal as 0x66BB, and in octal as 63273.

In astronomy, 26299 is used as the numerical designation for a minor planet, following the convention of assigning sequential numbers to confirmed solar-system bodies. Objects receiving such numbers are cataloged and tracked by observatories and astronomical organizations, with the number indicating its place in the sequence of bodies whose orbits have been well established.

Beyond mathematics and astronomy, the number 26299 may appear as a designation in various systems that rely on numeric identifiers, such as inventory codes, catalog entries, or model numbers. Its use is determined by the particular context and the labeling conventions of the organizing body.