Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment, Radio telescope at Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory, Canada.
The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment features four cylindrical reflectors measuring 100 meters long and 20 meters wide, equipped with 1024 dual-polarization radio receivers.
Construction of CHIME took place from 2015 to 2017, with the first light detection occurring during an official ceremony on September 7, 2017.
Scientists from multiple North American universities collaborate at CHIME to study cosmic phenomena and advance understanding of the universe's expansion.
The telescope operates within frequencies of 400 to 800 MHz, processing astronomical data through specialized computer systems to detect fast radio bursts.
CHIME contains no moving parts and observes half of the sky each day through Earth's natural rotation, mapping hydrogen distribution across cosmic distances.
Location: Okanagan Falls
Elevation above the sea: 545 m
Length: 100 m
Width: 20 m
Part of: Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
Website: https://chime-experiment.ca
GPS coordinates: 49.32161,-119.62402
Latest update: May 17, 2025 15:03
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