We can't see Fast Radio Bursts but we can now hear them thanks to a Finnish Cathedral

Transforming Invisible Cosmic Signals into Sound

Fast radio bursts are high-energy astronomical phenomena that remain completely invisible to the human eye. To bridge this gap, a composer has processed data from thousands of these radio bursts, translating their invisible signals into audible sound waves. This project allows listeners to experience complex astronomical data through a unique acoustic perception.

Live Choir Performance in a Finnish Cathedral

The resulting audio dataset will be featured in a unique live musical event inside a cathedral in Finland. On November 21, a choir will perform alongside the converted sound waves of these thousands of radio bursts. The cathedral's acoustic environment will host this harmonization of human voices and transformed cosmic radio signals.

A New Perspective on Cosmic Phenomena

Translating invisible fast radio bursts into musical soundscapes offers an innovative way to interact with space data. By making undetectable signals audible and pairing them with a choral performance, the project highlights how artistic mediums can represent complex cosmic phenomena to the public.