2174
NGC 2174 is the Monkey Head Nebula.
- Even
- Composite
Where 2174 fits
Why 2174 is special
Its pillars point back toward the young stars eroding them, which is a general property that makes the geometry itself diagnostic.
2174 is part of
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 2, 1087, 2174
- Prime factorisation
- 2 × 1087
- Digit sum
- 14
- Digital root
- 5
Representations
- Decimal
- 2174
- Binary
- 100001111110
- Octal
- 4176
- Hexadecimal
- 87e
- Roman numeral
- MMCLXXIV
- Scientific notation
- 2.174 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Happy number
- Semiprime
Related numbers & connections
Pillars in both regions point back toward the stars eroding them, which makes the geometry diagnostic.
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NGC 2174 is an emission nebula in Orion whose dust pillars are oriented toward the ionising cluster, a configuration produced by photoevaporation.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1877–
Common questions
Is 2174 a prime number?
No, 2174 is not prime.
What are the factors of 2174?
The factors of 2174 are 1, 2, 1087, 2174.
What is 2174 in Roman numerals?
2174 in Roman numerals is MMCLXXIV.
About this page's data
Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.
Contextual records: 1 reviewer-confirmed record, sourced and reviewed before publication.
Last reviewed: 3 August 2026