6334
NGC 6334 is the Cat's Paw Nebula.
- Even
- Composite
Where 6334 fits
Why 6334 is special
It is one of the most active star-forming regions in the galaxy and is largely invisible optically, so most of what is known comes from infrared and radio observation.
6334 is part of
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 2, 3167, 6334
- Prime factorisation
- 2 × 3167
- Digit sum
- 16
- Digital root
- 7
Representations
- Decimal
- 6334
- Binary
- 1100010111110
- Octal
- 14276
- Hexadecimal
- 18be
- Scientific notation
- 6.334 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Happy number
- Semiprime
Related numbers & connections
Both are among the most active star-forming complexes in the galaxy, one obscured and one not.
View 3603 →Science
NGC 6334 is a large star-forming complex in Scorpius, heavily obscured at visible wavelengths and studied principally in the infrared and submillimetre.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1837–
Common questions
Is 6334 a prime number?
No, 6334 is not prime.
What are the factors of 6334?
The factors of 6334 are 1, 2, 3167, 6334.
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