The Number 52: Properties and Meanings

Prime Factors of 52=2x3x13.

52 can be Partitioned 27 times with each term no larger than 2.

52 can be Partitioned 252 times with each term no larger than 3.

52 can be Partitioned 1285 times with each term no larger than 4.

52 is a Decagonal Number.

52 is a Centered 17-gonal Number.

52 is a Bell Number.

52 is the maximal number of regions into which space can be divided by 6 Spheres.

Atomic Number of Tellurium (Te) = 52 (52 protons & 52 electrons) Tellurium is semi-metallic with silvery lustrous grey color.

In Humans: Adrenomedullin is a 52-amino-acid peptide observed to stimulate adenylyl cyclase activity in a platelet bioassay. It was discovered and isolated from human pheochromocytoma extracts.

In Humans: the DNA-binding domain of Myb has been shown to contain three imperfectly conserved repeats of 52 amino acids that constitute the amino-terminal end.

The Mayan Calendar moves through a complete cycle every 52 years.

Patolli is an Aztec board game utilizing 52 squares arranged in a cross form.

The Year 52 AD

In the year 52 AD King Spartacus III of Sicilia died. He was succeeded by Dionysius II.