5308

5308 is the natural number that comes after 5307 and before 5309. In mathematics, it is an even composite integer with prime factorization 2^2 × 1327, where 1327 is itself a prime. The digit sum of 5308 is 16, so it is not divisible by 3, and it does not end in 0 or 5, so it is not divisible by 5. It is not a perfect square and has divisors including 1, 2, 4, 1327, 2654, and 5308.

In astronomy, 5308 is used as the numerical designation for at least one minor planet cataloged by the Minor Planet Center. Such objects are numbered sequentially as they are confirmed, and the number 5308 identifies a specific asteroid or similar body within the main belt or other small-body populations. The official name, if assigned, would appear beyond the number.

Beyond mathematics and astronomy, 5308 can appear as an identifier in catalogs, product model numbers, or part codes. As a numeric label, it serves without intrinsic meaning until placed in a particular contextual system, where it may denote a specific item, version, or entry.

Overall, 5308 is primarily recognized as a composite integer with the factorization 2^2 × 1327, and as a catalogued numerical designation in astronomy, with potential use as an identifier in various technical or administrative contexts.