CHIME detects FRB 1172006690 with high DM and SNR
AI Summary
A fast radio burst (FRB) has been detected by CHIME with a dispersion measure of 163.37 pc/cm^3 and a signal-to-noise ratio of 13.27. The burst occurred on July 31, 2026, at 23:02:38 UTC. No GCN circulars have been issued yet.
Measurements
| Event ID | 1172006690 |
|---|---|
| Source | CHIME |
| Alert type | FRB |
| Significance | medium |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:02:38 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 175.7415634° |
| Declination (J2000) | 1.9376064° |
| Dispersion measure | 163.3672028 pc/cm³ |
| SNR | 13.2710171 |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 0 |
Notices (1)
CHIME — FRB · Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:02:38 GMT
AI summary generated Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:29:16 GMT.