What is 39?

39 is a natural number following 38 and preceding 40. It is an odd number, and a prime number, meaning it is only divisible by 1 and itself. In Roman numerals, 39 is written as XXXIX. In binary code, 39 is represented as 100111. The number 39 is significant in various fields such as astronomy, music, and sports. For example, there are 39 known galaxies in the Local Group, and Beethoven composed a total of 39 symphonies. In basketball, the former NBA player and Hall of Famer Larry Bird wore the number 39 jersey while playing for Indiana State University.