Have you ever looked at the clear winter night sky dotted with countless stars and wondered what all was up there? All those bears and dogs, and Gemini Twins that folks in the know apparently see among those twinkling lights?

Well, now’s your chance to join them! On Saturday, Feb. 16, Texas Bob Smith will be teaching  a KnowledgeShare class on Learning the Winter Circle-Stargazing 101.

The class comprises of a lecture, followed by stargazing. Participants will learn basic information on how the stars, planets, moon, sun and the earth move in relation to each other, as well as how to find The Winter Circle as a base, and then expand off this Circle to learn even more. The stargazing will be done without the aid of a telescope, making it accessible to even the most novice astronomer.

Bob hopes not only to introduce new enthusiasts to stargazing, but also that the students will then be able to pass this basic knowledge onto their friends and family and get even more people into learning about constellations, galaxies, planets and the workings of  the cosmos. A little knowledge about the night sky can deter people from thinking that stargazing requires a lot of equipment, or preparation. All one needs to start this mind-expanding hobby is a pair of eyes and something to look up for.

This class will offer you just that.

Or, as Texas Bob puts it himself: “I’m not a cosmologist, I’m more of a roadmap type of guy.”

The class takes place on 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 16 at the Port Stanley Schoolhouse. If the weather does not permit stargazing that night participants are asked to reserve the night of March 2 at 8 p.m., or if the weather still remains cloudy, March 15 at 8 p.m. for the stargazing portion of the class.

This is a free class! 12 participants max, to register call Milla Prince 468-2274, or Callie North 317-8179

Dress for the outdoors, also bring a flashlight and binoculars,  or even a star chart if you have them.