5973

5973 is a natural number that follows 5972 and precedes 5974. It appears in mathematics and in cataloging systems as a sequential identifier.

In number theory, 5973 factors as 3 × 11 × 181, three distinct primes. Consequently, 5973 is a sphenic number and has eight positive divisors: 1, 3, 11, 33, 181, 543, 1991, and 5973. The number is odd and divisible by 3 and 11.

The sum of its divisors is 8736, and its digital root is 6. In modular terms, 5973 is congruent to 1 modulo 4 and to 3 modulo 5.

In astronomy, 5973 is the official numerical designation of a minor planet in the catalog maintained by the Minor Planet Center, a designation used after an object's orbit is confirmed.

Beyond these mathematical and cataloging uses, 5973 does not have a widely noted significance in other contexts.