The Bacubirito meteorite, although largely forgotten by the scientific community after its excavation in 1902, remains an incredible artifact and inspired generations of Mexican scientists. It is the fifth largest meteorite in the world and the longest with a length of 4.16 m. Using the Monte Carlo method, an innovative geometrical model and scanner, we have been the first to calculate the precise dimensions and mass (21 tons) of Bacubirito meteorite’s complex structure. Moreover, we are advocating that it be added to the list of world heritage sites due to its scientific, cultural, and historical significance in Mexico and the world.
Part of the book: Geospatial Analyses of Earth Observation (EO) data