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5139

NGC 5139 is Omega Centauri.

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Where 5139 fits

Where 5139 fits: Mathematics, Related numbersMathematics: Lucky number (mathematical sieve). Related numbers: 7078, 6397.MathematicsLucky number (mathematical …Related numbers707863975139
5139 connects to 2 worlds: mathematics, related numbers.

Why 5139 is special

It is far larger than other globular clusters and contains stars of several different ages, which suggests it is the stripped core of a galaxy rather than a cluster at all.

Factors & digit properties

Divisors (6)
1, 3, 9, 571, 1713, 5139
Prime factorisation
3^2 × 571
Digit sum
18
Digital root
9

Representations

Decimal
5139
Binary
1010000010011
Octal
12023
Hexadecimal
1413
Scientific notation
5.139 × 10^3

Other mathematical patterns

Related numbers & connections

Connection
Omega Centauri holds stars of several ages, which is why it is read as a stripped galaxy nucleus rather than a cluster.

Omega Centauri holds stars of several ages, which is why it is read as a stripped galaxy nucleus rather than a cluster.

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Other connections

  • contrasts with7078
    why?

    Strength 0.50, confidence "high".

  • is associated with6397
    why?

    Strength 0.50, confidence "high".

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Science

  • NGC 5139 is the most massive globular cluster in the Milky Way. Multiple stellar populations with distinct compositions support the interpretation that it is the surviving nucleus of an absorbed dwarf galaxy.

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Common questions

Is 5139 a prime number?

No, 5139 is not prime.

What are the factors of 5139?

The factors of 5139 are 1, 3, 9, 571, 1713, 5139.

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