8557

8557 is the natural number that follows 8556 and precedes 8558. It is used as an identifier in various numbering systems and, in general, corresponds to a specific point in the sequence of positive integers.

In mathematics, 8557 is an odd semiprime, since it factors as 43 multiplied by 199. Its divisors are 1, 43, 199, and 8557. The digit sum is 25, giving a digital root of 7. In binary, 8557 is represented as 10000101101101.

In astronomy, 8557 is the permanent numerical designation given to a minor planet. Such numbers are assigned in order of confirmation of an object’s orbit and are used to catalog and reference the body in astronomical databases. A number like 8557 identifies a specific minor planet, which may or may not have a widely used name beyond its numerical designation.