6992
NGC 6992 is the Eastern Veil Nebula.
- Even
- Composite
Where 6992 fits
Why 6992 is special
It is part of a supernova remnant that spans six full moons of sky, from an explosion between ten and twenty thousand years ago.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (20)
- 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 23, 38, 46, 76, 92, 152, 184, 304, 368, 437, 874, 1748, 3496, 6992
- Prime factorisation
- 2^4 × 19 × 23
- Digit sum
- 26
- Digital root
- 8
Representations
- Decimal
- 6992
- Binary
- 1101101010000
- Octal
- 15520
- Hexadecimal
- 1b50
- Scientific notation
- 6.992 × 10^3
Other mathematical patterns
- Abundant number
Related numbers & connections
The eastern and western Veil are two parts of one supernova remnant spanning six full moons of sky.
View 6960 →Numbers Around Us
- appears alongside6960
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
Science
NGC 6992 is the eastern portion of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant with an apparent diameter of about three degrees, expanding from an explosion roughly 10,000 to 20,000 years ago.
DocumentedSciencePeriod: 1784–
Common questions
Is 6992 a prime number?
No, 6992 is not prime.
What are the factors of 6992?
The factors of 6992 are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 19, 23, 38, 46, 76, 92, 152, 184, 304, 368, 437, 874, 1748, 3496, 6992.
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