CHIME detects FRB 1176698114 with high DM and SNR
AI Summary
An initial automated alert from CHIME/FRB pipeline reports a fast radio burst (FRB) detected at 2026-09-09T00:02:27.322Z with a dispersion measure of 92.197 pc/cm^3 and a signal-to-noise ratio of 12.129. The burst's localization is within a relatively small error margin, indicating potential for targeted follow-up observations.
Measurements
| Event ID | 1176698114 |
|---|---|
| Source | CHIME |
| Alert type | FRB |
| Significance | medium |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:02:27 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 228.3733153° |
| Declination (J2000) | 7.8874293° |
| Dispersion measure | 92.1973343 pc/cm³ |
| SNR | 12.1293306 |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 0 |
Notices (1)
CHIME — FRB · Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:02:27 GMT
AI summary generated Wed, 09 Sep 2026 03:30:13 GMT.