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In this article, theory-based analytical methodologies of astrophysicsemployed in the modern era are suitably operated alongside a testresearch-grade telescope to image and determine the orbit of a near-earthasteroid from original observations, measurements, and calculations.Subsequently, its intrinsic orbital path has been calculated including thechance it would likely impact Earth in the time ahead. More so specifically,this case-study incorporates the most effective, feasible, and novel Gauss'sMethod in order to maneuver the orbital plane components of a planetesimal,further elaborating and extending our probes on a selected near-earth asteroid(namely the 12538-1998 OH) through the observational data acquired over a sixweek period. Utilizing the CCD (Charge Coupled Device) snapshots captured, wesimulate and calculate the orbit of our asteroid as outlined in quite detailedexplanations. The uncertainties and deviations from the expected values arederived to reach a judgement whether our empirical findings are truly reliableand representative measurements by partaking a statistical analysis basedsystematic approach. Concluding the study by narrating what could have causedsuch discrepancy of findings in the first place, if any, measures are putforward that could be undertaken to improve the test-case for futureinvestigations. Following the calculation of orbital elements and theiruncertainties using Monte Carlo analysis, simulations were executed withvarious sample celestial bodies to derive a plausible prediction regarding thefate of Asteroid 1998 OH. Finally, the astrometric and photometric data, aftertheir precise verification, were officially submitted to the Minor PlanetCenter: an organization hosted by the Center for Astrophysics, Harvard andSmithsonian and funded by NASA, for keeping track of the asteroid's potentialtrajectories.

An Improved Approach to Orbital Determination and Prediction of Near-Earth Asteroids: Computer Simulation, Modeling and Test Measurements