CHIME detects transient FRB 1174605968 but it is later retracted
AI Summary
An initial automated detection of a fast radio burst (FRB) was made by CHIME on 2026-08-23 with key parameters including RA = 44.376 deg, Dec = 8.706 deg, DM = 101.902 pc/cm^3, and SNR = 12.63. However, this detection was subsequently retracted.
Measurements
| Event ID | 1174605968 |
|---|---|
| Source | CHIME |
| Alert type | FRB |
| Significance | low |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:48:14 GMT |
| GCN notices | 2 |
| GCN circulars | 0 |
Notices (1)
CHIME — FRB · Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:48:14 GMT
AI summary generated Sun, 30 Aug 2026 22:49:59 GMT.