April 8th, 2024 Eclipse: There will be NO event at the planetarium, but we do have lots of info fo you here!
Exploring the Universe in Pequea Valley
Your source for astronomy in the Valley.
Use the tab on the right to navigate to our Events, History, and Field Trips pages.
Interested in visiting the PV Planetarium for a field trip? Visit this page
After every show, Mr. Webb presents the audience with some options of how to take what they've learned home and expand upon it. Here are the links to get you started:
Mr. Webb's monthly Observing Video on YouTube
Monthly SkyMap
Download a free planetarium program
Mr. Webb's Monthly podcast about what you can see in the sky (events, planets, constellations)
Monthly email with the same info as the podcast, but in written form (send an email to rob_webb@pequeavalley.org and ask to be put on the list).
In October, do some citizen science in the Great World Wide Star Count
In March, turn your lights off during Earth Hour to show your support for dark skies and clean energy
In April, participate in International Dark Sky Week also to show your support for dark skies and clean energy
Mr. Webb, a physics, astronomy, and STEM teacher at Pequea Valley High School, runs the planetarium. Below are links to some of his astronomical endeavors.
Mr. Webb's monthly Observing Video on YouTube
Monthly podcast about what you can see in the sky (events, planets, constellations)
Monthly email with the same info as the podcast, but in written form (sign up above)
Astrophotography by Mr. Webb
Old Stuff he's half embarrassed to share:
Mr. Webb's Astrophotography blog
Mr. Webb's research about planetariums