CHIME detects FRB 1179665179 with high DM and SNR
AI Summary
The CHIME/FRB Real-time Search Pipeline has identified a Fast Radio Burst (FRB) with ID 1179665179, characterized by a dispersion measure of 399.926 MHz and signal-to-noise ratio of 44.722. The burst's localization accuracy is within ±0.47 degrees, making it suitable for targeted follow-up observations.
Measurements
| Event ID | 1179665179 |
|---|---|
| Source | CHIME |
| Alert type | FRB |
| Significance | high |
| Trigger time (UTC) | Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:03:02 GMT |
| Right ascension (J2000) | 266.5674521° |
| Declination (J2000) | 48.1601082° |
| Dispersion measure | 399.9261475 pc/cm³ |
| SNR | 44.7223854 |
| GCN notices | 1 |
| GCN circulars | 0 |
Notices (1)
CHIME — FRB · Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:03:02 GMT
AI summary generated Sat, 03 Oct 2026 01:24:04 GMT.