4594
NGC 4594 is the Sombrero Galaxy.
- Even
- Composite
Where 4594 fits
Why 4594 is special
Its dust lane is a ring seen almost exactly edge-on, which is a matter of our viewing angle rather than anything unusual about the galaxy.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 2, 2297, 4594
- Prime factorisation
- 2 × 2297
- Digit sum
- 22
- Digital root
- 4
Representations
- Decimal
- 4594
- Binary
- 1000111110010
- Octal
- 10762
- Hexadecimal
- 11f2
- Scientific notation
- 4.594 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Semiprime
Related numbers & connections
Both galaxies are seen nearly edge-on, which is what makes their dust lanes measurable rather than merely visible.
View 4565 →Other connections
- is associated with4565
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
Science
NGC 4594 is seen within about six degrees of edge-on, so its dust ring appears as a dark band across a bright bulge.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1781–
Common questions
Is 4594 a prime number?
No, 4594 is not prime.
What are the factors of 4594?
The factors of 4594 are 1, 2, 2297, 4594.
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