71951

71951 is a number that appears in various contexts, including astronomy, mathematics, and popular culture. In astronomy, it is the provisional designation assigned to a minor planet discovered on October 13, 1995, by astronomers at the Spacewatch program at Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona. The object was later cataloged as an asteroid in the main belt between Mars and Jupiter. Its permanent designation has not been widely documented in official astronomical databases, though it may have been reclassified or merged with another known asteroid.

In mathematics, 71951 is a composite number, meaning it is not a prime number and can be factored into smaller integers. Its prime factorization is 3 × 19 × 1253, indicating that it is divisible by these primes. The number also appears in combinatorial mathematics as part of certain sequences, though it lacks a widely recognized significance in this field.

In popular culture, 71951 has been referenced in fictional works, particularly in the *Mass Effect* video game series by BioWare. In the game’s lore, it is associated with the fictional planet *71951 Bellerophon*, a key location in the *Mass Effect 2* expansion *Mass Effect 2: The Citadel*. The planet is depicted as a heavily industrialized world with a rich history tied to the Reaper threat, serving as a hub for the Citadel’s diplomatic and military operations.

While 71951 itself does not hold widespread independent significance, its appearances in science and fiction highlight its role in broader narratives of exploration, mathematics, and storytelling.