CHIME detects a fast radio burst (FRB) with high significance
AI Summary
An FRB has been detected by CHIME at 2026-05-20T01:37:48.038Z with a DM of 205.0177612 pc cm^-3 and a SNR of 19.528, indicating a strong signal. Further observations are recommended to confirm its extragalactic origin.
Measurements
| Event ID | 1163658896 |
|---|---|
| Source | CHIME |
| Alert type | FRB |
| Significance | medium |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Wed, 20 May 2026 01:37:48 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 142.2850214° |
| Declination (J2000) | -2.2664428° |
| Dispersion measure | 205.0177612 pc/cm³ |
| SNR | 19.5280991 |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 0 |
Notices (1)
CHIME — FRB · Wed, 20 May 2026 01:37:48 GMT
AI summary generated Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:50:53 GMT.