159 (number)

159 is a natural number following 158 and preceding 160.

In mathematics

This number is the sum of three consecutive primes (47 + 53 + 59). Given 159, the Mertens function returns 0. 159 is a Woodall number.

In science

In astronomy

• The asteroid 159 Aemilia
• NGC 159 is a galaxy in the constellation of Phoenix.
• The Saros number of the solar eclipse series which will begin on May 23 2134 and end June 17 3378. The duration of Saros series 159 is 1244.0 years, and it will contain 70 solar eclipses.
• The Saros number of the lunar eclipse series which will begin on September 9 2147 and end November 7 3445. The duration of Saros series 159 is 1298.1 years, and it will contain 73 lunar eclipses.

159 is:

• The years 159 or 159 BCcv:159 (хисеп)

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