6744
NGC 6744 is often called a twin of the Milky Way.
- Even
- Composite
Where 6744 fits
Why 6744 is special
It has an elongated core and multiple flocculent arms, and the comparison rests on structure rather than on any measured similarity in mass.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (16)
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 281, 562, 843, 1124, 1686, 2248, 3372, 6744
- Prime factorisation
- 2^3 × 3 × 281
- Digit sum
- 21
- Digital root
- 3
Representations
- Decimal
- 6744
- Binary
- 1101001011000
- Octal
- 15130
- Hexadecimal
- 1a58
- Scientific notation
- 6.744 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Abundant number
Related numbers & connections
Both have been called twins of the Milky Way, and both comparisons weakened once our own galaxy's bar was confirmed.
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NGC 6744 is a large barred spiral whose morphology is frequently compared to the Milky Way, though the comparison is structural rather than quantitative.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1826–
Common questions
Is 6744 a prime number?
No, 6744 is not prime.
What are the factors of 6744?
The factors of 6744 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 24, 281, 562, 843, 1124, 1686, 2248, 3372, 6744.
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