617
617 Patroclus is a binary Jupiter trojan.
- Odd
- Prime
Where 617 fits
Why 617 is special
Two similar-sized bodies orbit each other, and the pair is a target of the Lucy mission because such systems constrain how trojans were captured.
617 is part of
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (2)
- 1, 617
- Prime factorisation
- 617
- Digit sum
- 14
- Digital root
- 5
Representations
- Decimal
- 617
- Binary
- 1001101001
- Octal
- 1151
- Hexadecimal
- 269
- Roman numeral
- DCXVII
- Scientific notation
- 6.170 × 10^2
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Happy number
- Twin prime
Related numbers & connections
The largest trojan and a binary trojan, both probably assembled gently rather than broken apart.
View 624 →Both are Jupiter trojans, one binary and one the first of the population ever found.
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617 Patroclus is a binary trojan whose components are of similar size. It is a target of the Lucy mission, which is surveying Jupiter's trojan populations.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1906–
Common questions
Is 617 a prime number?
Yes, 617 is prime — it has exactly two positive divisors: 1 and itself.
What are the factors of 617?
The factors of 617 are 1, 617.
What is 617 in Roman numerals?
617 in Roman numerals is DCXVII.
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