Wrap up in a warm coat, go outside and get your eyes on the skies! Bill Rouse, manager of the Clay Center's ElectricSky Theater, gives these tips for stargazing in January.

This month begins the International Year of Astronomy. A global celebration sponsored by UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union, the Year of Astronomy celebrates 400 years of discovery and wonder beginning with Galileo's first use of the telescope. Learn more by visiting www.astronomy2009.org. Look for new astronomy activities each month celebrating this program at the Clay Center.

Jupiter and Venus still are putting on a brilliant display although they will not be as close together now. Venus, however, will remain bright and clearly visible throughout the winter months.

The ElectricSky Theater features a winter circle star talk. Learn some of the basics, from finding north, to finding the bright stars of the Winter Circle. Drop by the ElectricSky Theater at the Clay Center for a planetarium show. Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and noon and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Admission to the planetariun show is $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for children, students, teachers and senior citizens.

Admission to the museum in general is $13.50 for adults; $11 all others. Children 2 and under are admitted free.

The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences is at One Clay Square, Charleston. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.

Wrap up in a warm coat, go outside and get your eyes on the skies! Bill Rouse, manager of the Clay Center's ElectricSky Theater, gives these tips for stargazing in January.

This month begins the International Year of Astronomy. A global celebration sponsored by UNESCO and the International Astronomical Union, the Year of Astronomy celebrates 400 years of discovery and wonder beginning with Galileo's first use of the telescope. Learn more by visiting www.astronomy2009.org. Look for new astronomy activities each month celebrating this program at the Clay Center.

Jupiter and Venus still are putting on a brilliant display although they will not be as close together now. Venus, however, will remain bright and clearly visible throughout the winter months.

The ElectricSky Theater features a winter circle star talk. Learn some of the basics, from finding north, to finding the bright stars of the Winter Circle. Drop by the ElectricSky Theater at the Clay Center for a planetarium show. Show times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and noon and 2 p.m. on Sundays.

Admission to the planetariun show is $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for children, students, teachers and senior citizens.

Admission to the museum in general is $13.50 for adults; $11 all others. Children 2 and under are admitted free.

The Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences is at One Clay Square, Charleston. Call 304-561-3570 or visit www.theclaycenter.org.