4631
NGC 4631 is the Whale Galaxy.
- Odd
- Composite
Where 4631 fits
Why 4631 is special
It shows a halo of hot gas above the disc, driven out by supernovae, which is how galaxies lose material rather than accumulate it.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 11, 421, 4631
- Prime factorisation
- 11 × 421
- Digit sum
- 14
- Digital root
- 5
Representations
- Decimal
- 4631
- Binary
- 1001000010111
- Octal
- 11027
- Hexadecimal
- 1217
- Scientific notation
- 4.631 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Semiprime
Related numbers & connections
Both are edge-on spirals showing material lifted vertically out of the disc by star formation.
View 891 →Other connections
- is associated with891
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
Science
NGC 4631 is an edge-on spiral with an extended halo of hot gas and cosmic ray electrons, attributed to outflow driven by intense star formation in the disc.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1787–
Common questions
Is 4631 a prime number?
No, 4631 is not prime.
What are the factors of 4631?
The factors of 4631 are 1, 11, 421, 4631.
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