59 (number)

Number 59

For other uses, see 59 (number) (disambiguation).

Mathematics

Seventeenth stellation of icosahedron

The number 59 is an odd number and a prime number. It is the 17th prime number, following 57 and preceding 61. As a prime number, 59 has no divisors other than 1 and itself.

In the realm of number theory, 59 is classified as a safe prime, which means that (59 - 1)/2 = 29 is also a prime number. This property makes 59 particularly interesting in the context of cryptography, where safe primes are used in certain public key cryptography algorithms.

59 is also a Sophie Germain prime, as 2 × 59 + 1 = 119, which is also a prime number. This makes it significant in the study of prime numbers and their properties.

In addition, 59 is a super-prime, as it occupies a prime position in the sequence of prime numbers (it is the 17th prime, and 17 is also a prime number).

Science

In the field of chemistry, the atomic number 59 corresponds to the element praseodymium, a member of the lanthanide series. Praseodymium is used in various alloys and has applications in the manufacturing of strong metals for aircraft engines.

Astronomy

In astronomy, 59 is the designation of several celestial objects. For example, Messier 59 is an elliptical galaxy located in the Virgo Cluster. It is one of the many galaxies cataloged by the French astronomer Charles Messier in the 18th century.

Culture

In popular culture, the number 59 can be found in various contexts. For instance, it is often used in literature and film as a symbol or motif. The number may appear in fictional works as a room number, a significant date, or a code.

Sports

In the world of sports, the number 59 is sometimes used as a jersey number by athletes. It is not as commonly associated with any particular sport or position, but it can be found across various sports teams.

Related pages

• Prime number
• Safe prime
• Sophie Germain prime
• Super-prime
• Messier 59
• Praseodymium