6409

6409 is a number that appears in various contexts. In mathematics, it is a composite number, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself. Its prime factorization is 2^3 * 5 * 161, which simplifies to 2^3 * 5 * 7 * 23. This means that 6409 is divisible by 2, 5, 7, 23, and various combinations of these primes.

In astronomy, 6409 is designated as an asteroid. It belongs to the main asteroid belt, a region of the solar system located between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The asteroid was discovered on January 30, 1988, by a team of astronomers at the Palomar Observatory. Its orbital period is approximately 4.3 years, and it has a semi-major axis of about 2.7 astronomical units.

In other contexts, 6409 might refer to a specific model number, a product code, or a location identifier. For example, it could be a part number for a piece of electronic equipment, a zip code in a particular region, or a designation within a database. Without further context, its specific meaning in these instances remains ambiguous. The number 6409 does not possess any widely known symbolic or cultural significance.