6302
NGC 6302 is the Butterfly Nebula.
- Even
- Composite
Where 6302 fits
Why 6302 is special
Its central star is among the hottest known at roughly 200,000 kelvin, and it is hidden entirely behind the dust torus that shapes the lobes.
6302 is part of
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (8)
- 1, 2, 23, 46, 137, 274, 3151, 6302
- Prime factorisation
- 2 × 23 × 137
- Digit sum
- 11
- Digital root
- 2
Representations
- Decimal
- 6302
- Binary
- 1100010011110
- Octal
- 14236
- Hexadecimal
- 189e
- Scientific notation
- 6.302 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Happy number
Related numbers & connections
One is among the youngest planetary nebulae known and the other has one of the hottest central stars.
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NGC 6302 is a bipolar planetary nebula whose central star exceeds 200,000 kelvin. A dense dust torus obscures it and collimates the bipolar outflow.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1826–
Common questions
Is 6302 a prime number?
No, 6302 is not prime.
What are the factors of 6302?
The factors of 6302 are 1, 2, 23, 46, 137, 274, 3151, 6302.
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