CHIME detects a bright FRB with high DM at RA 19.71, Dec 62.08
AI Summary
An initial automated alert from CHIME reports a Fast Radio Burst (FRB) detected on May 19, 2026, with a dispersion measure of 878.705 ± 0.404 pc/cm³ and signal-to-noise ratio of 14.63. No GCN circulars have been issued yet for detailed follow-up.
Measurements
| Event ID | 1163558098 |
|---|---|
| Source | CHIME |
| Alert type | FRB |
| Significance | medium |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Tue, 19 May 2026 17:32:59 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 19.7082103° |
| Declination (J2000) | 62.0790862° |
| Dispersion measure | 878.7052612 pc/cm³ |
| SNR | 14.6252317 |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 0 |
Notices (1)
CHIME — FRB · Tue, 19 May 2026 17:32:59 GMT
AI summary generated Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:37:31 GMT.