Uruguay's BOCOSUR Network Detects Fireballs

The paper describes the BOCOSUR network, an all-sky network for fireball detection located in Uruguay. The network, completed in March 2023, consists of 20 stations separated by approximately 120 km, covering an area of around 180,000 km$^2$. Its primary scientific goal is to facilitate the rapid recovery of meteorites, determine their pre-atmospheric orbits, and look for possible dynamic links with parent bodies. The network also aims to inspire secondary-level students and teachers through their involvement in this citizen-science oriented project. The system is designed to be completely autonomous and affordable, making it replicable in other locations. The paper compares the astrometric and photometric performance of two detection systems used by the network, reporting mean residuals of approximately 5' for astrometric reduction and a discrepancy of 0.18 magnitudes in brightness estimation against Jupiter. The network has detected a very bright fireball with a peak magnitude of approximately -9.0. The BOCOSUR network represents a valuable contribution to the global effort of monitoring fireballs and recovering meteorites. Its citizen science component also promotes STEM education and public engagement in scientific research.

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