https://www.planetariumpatrick.com/home daily 1.0 2021-08-02 https://www.planetariumpatrick.com/portfolio daily 0.75 2024-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1619628560318-YB2DHX4S56VI1LTQ2RK7/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio Procedures and best practices manual created and maintained by Patrick for planetarium staff, including troubleshooting guide. (CLICK FOR PREVIEW) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1619628533128-Q0WGL8JJ7WHUG99GCWC5/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio Presenter guide for Sky Station LIVE, the Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium’s live star tour. Written, formatted, and updated by Patrick three times each season. (CLICK FOR CURRENT SEASON) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/4e32dfbd-0208-402d-855f-ab9a5ae2a726/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio - Make it stand out Presenter guide for Stars of Faith, a special edition star tour written by Patrick for holiday season 2021. Featuring a multicultural look at how world religions are connected to astronomy. (CLICK FOR PREVIEW) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618788355856-S9U8GQ12RVAI7HBTEAR3/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio Solar System grand tour series (multiple videos) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618788407304-BODK5HKLX3215KFSTKK6/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio Science fiction deep dives playlist (multiple videos) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618788449870-BZV4PLYX4CMS5I9DIILI/image-asset.jpeg Portfolio Sky cultures from around the world (multiple videos) https://www.planetariumpatrick.com/personal daily 0.75 2021-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618803168720-9GM8T50ML5FTVTHU0NX1/IMG_7677.JPG Personal Newest personal gaming and production rig, featuring an Intel i9 + RTX 3080, complete with custom painted parts, 3D printed RGB shroud, and laser-cut Solar System walnut front panel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618804844711-7TVXS10NH1F9MTJ45UJ4/IMG_5180.jpg Personal Matching Interdimensional Extrapolators based off Starr Labs’ design, 3D printed to commemorate the 5-part television spectacular Crisis on Infinite Earths. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618804717637-FN9A44AVJ27DLLDBNYY9/gcnA2.jpg Personal Custom-designed, 3D printed, powered and fully functional 8-player GameCube controller adapter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618803373958-YME3QS34P7AQ4N3OCPKD/IMG_5737.JPG Personal When he’s not showing visitors the wonders of the galaxy at the planetarium, Patrick might be found flying through the galaxy in virtual reality! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618805393780-SQBX32PFF1W5OUDYKGXQ/33910539_228644037926024_4590553198783102976_n.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618806087099-LEX30CH2BAEAI34TSDMJ/AGP_livestream_20210108_thumb.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618805504858-C5LF2IZ3AKNI3R52N93D/IMG_5725.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618805394278-X28YK7BW6YEDWXYV4DUM/IMG_1646.JPG Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618805580071-X8JLUCH2Z94X4VJJJ35H/59609638841__8D0123EA-9327-4DA1-B03B-A43091219348.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618805893775-KS73XX89DOTZHCYR9HTJ/35923052_4514302174289_5928272912615211008_n.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618806326597-UX7K8CNCALH1K2G3G2X5/IMG_2930.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618805393529-MHTDYC1KJBTBWGTPVE7B/Alligator_bokah.JPG Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618806136231-LX9QAQOJXG5DK2ZT7DZC/Focos.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618805517545-TLONWRJYR08W6KMKBX27/IMG_4721.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618802728923-SCUBZ0OM7U8Q44QJ4IVF/IMG_7683.JPG Personal Handwritten transcription of Bruce Springsteen’s live 2005 acoustic performance of Thunder Road, for Patrick’s father’s 60th birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618802418034-1P5T5UE77U724OS7HUN2/star.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618807479420-86TIVYLE8VM0CKW38BWY/IMG_0543-2.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618802223835-K77SII5LMEJ3998JP9A5/336127_287705067928977_601277466_o.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618800911278-QRD0FWXCRH5COE34642X/IMG_7682.JPG Personal Always attached to his keychain, Patrick never leaves home without his trusty LEGO Brick Separator. You never know when it will come in handy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618798065016-SF4DR51DQHF4DT1MCL4Q/IMG_7631.JPG Personal The most recent addition to the collection! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618799311600-YYWCQIZ9DS0KYMY1ZOUX/1208772_634902463209234_1999625233_n.jpg Personal You won’t find this model on store shelves! This design was created by Stephen Pakbaz, a mechanical engineer working at JPL and Adult Fan of LEGO (AFL), who worked on the real Curiosity Rover. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618798607778-CNCFUIA9GZMQ1HVPYGVQ/AGP_livestream_20201020_thumb.jpg Personal A new ISS model was the perfect opportunity to bring LEGOs into the livestreams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618798556264-D4NY5MDJD4F6V6NG6Y5N/vlcsnap-2020-11-03-20h11m22s685.jpg Personal The full collection, currently on display behind the control console of the planetarium. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618799713984-GVUEWT2MKQT7GSY4JCJ1/0+main.jpg Personal Patrick collaborated with another LEGO fan to propose a micro-scale Saturn V model on the LEGO Ideas site. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618800621861-GDBJED2OEZQ7V0J4H300/IMG_2543.jpg Personal A custom-designed and 3D printed piece for the micro-scale Saturn V model. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812375239-3Z9KRWL5RS7RTNTQTFRC/IMG_4883.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812398862-QBTZUG87MK2YCN3OTHDN/IMG_5586.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812426208-X8OLM63XBP0PQ67KTCU9/IMG_6047.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812435701-7Q7YR1QCILNVZ40KVQUW/IMG_6788.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812258826-0JH5MEI08S1J2AB7YN76/IMG_2433.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1619248574010-VL1GGJD4ZB6E4174XE9S/IMG_3057.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812298790-WLRAN0NLKG4PLU5CM7DQ/IMG_3944.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812347621-THWMKRLKTA0915T5B542/IMG_4773.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812324962-AGU3GRIKQBVM3QRIF1YQ/IMG_4183.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812360560-DRRRY9VGHPYON9I3ED3P/IMG_4792.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812387444-AONUKFQTP14UI3801BFH/IMG_5260.jpg Personal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618812411851-QD9OEH6HQCGM2E3U0F5A/IMG_5789.jpg Personal https://www.planetariumpatrick.com/community daily 0.75 2021-04-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618938773293-AMB8MGZ2DFC2Z0WG6UGU/image-asset.jpeg Community - KMBC profile and TV spot featuring the 2020 weekly livestreams - 8/14/2020 “While many things are slowing down during the pandemic, there is a locally produced show that is taking off. The Planetarium at Union Station has a whole new audience.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618728175802-R943ZUTBD274EOOUIYBZ/image-asset.jpeg Community - Girl Scouts KSMO Astronomy Club - 2019 to Present As volunteer co-supervisor of the girl-led local Girl Scout astronomy club, Patrick helps plan and manage virtual activities, in-person stargazing events, and grant-funded programs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618938925014-H0J1H1SB2MGBAUXFYROU/image-asset.jpeg Community - Solar Eclipse Presentation at Burns & McDonnell - 8/16/2017 Brown-bag presentation produced and presented by Patrick for Burns & McDonnell employees leading up to the 2017 Great American Total Solar Eclipse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618808187845-8ZXI11ERGFEFZXOY3TXE/IMG_4176.jpg Community - NASA Solar System Ambassador - 2016 to present As a member of NASA’s Solar System Ambassador program, Patrick serves as a space and astronomy science resource for his region. He has volunteered to help teachers with program materials and execution, and consults for local media and the general public on celestial events and astronomical discoveries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618729169566-TS5QOFH7TTNDP0I1QKS3/image-asset.jpeg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618729305379-8QCVP4MQNOXS9AR3BAIL/image-asset.jpeg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618728813395-J90C875UJ5M6V5ZC1KUU/image-asset.jpeg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618729257500-2BXPDTF6MEJ8IK1IJHUF/image-asset.jpeg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618728808458-JXVWUWC8AOFWDG01DEFR/image-asset.jpeg Community https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618727025909-JR9E2W8ZW3LHLXMSO1SJ/12096187_10156154810110038_2885148772499864526_n.jpg Community - 30 Under 30 profile in the Kansas City Star - 9/30/2015 “Ink welcomes Patrick to the ‘30 Under 30’ series because of his initiative. He reinvented what was a dormant Science City exhibit into an educational asset, recognizing — and aggressively developing — its unrealized potential.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618727965900-GQ3J3OPTNJY5R147QN21/image-asset.jpeg Community - 41 Action News report on the return of live star tours - 1/26/2015 “New Union Station planetarium show gives tour of KC cosmos.” https://www.planetariumpatrick.com/gallery daily 0.75 2021-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/64893001-0f22-4520-b1ba-43f3203db2e3/eclipse1_nologo.jpg Gallery Setting up early in the morning for the 2017 Great American Solar Eclipse. The event ended up bringing in over 10,000 participants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/74cb090d-8e16-440e-a2bd-a2c5c723a07b/layoutexample.jpg Gallery Example of custom button panel layout for general planetarium and star tour controls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/79c2b129-075a-4aa2-a352-31ed07abd46e/IMG_2586.JPG Gallery Setting up the November 2020 beach livestream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/8260f19a-5922-407d-953a-1f1c80a2ada3/planetarium_wedding_oct14_0030.jpg Gallery Backdrop and set decorations produced for one of the planetarium's many wedding facility rentals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/be980bb5-b1b0-430b-96f7-bd90288fc89b/planetarium_02.jpg Gallery Wide-angle interior shot showcasing immersive environment of the dome theater. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/90c1ea32-a1ed-4548-b6d4-df59d589ab17/IMG_7678.JPG Gallery Custom-designed and 3D printed hazer output guide for even smoke spread during laser shows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/014872a6-b95b-491f-b300-39d6218c01da/120383517_5053023431390029_2837452355978968180_o.jpg Gallery Hosting a Girl Scouts stargazing event for International Observe the Moon Night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/6678710d-4091-4bdf-811c-cd993171661f/IMG_4578.png Gallery Laser projector hardware maintenance training with assistant Courtney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/0105354c-037d-4f73-9cb2-0285a51be741/IMG_4213.jpg Gallery The very stars themselves come together to celebrate weddings at Patrick's planetarium! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/af4d089a-c0a2-4294-9c6b-f478469d6707/Copy+of+priate_cropped.jpg Gallery Dressing up and acting as a pirate for the grand opening of the Real Pirates exhibition at Union Station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/7424ea8f-205d-4c67-b475-af03b6bb1ddd/55503356_4789198726531_1754558337292173312_n.jpg Gallery Pre-opening Science City promotional photo shoot (circa 1994). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1744fbc1-1f87-4771-af42-924c3fd2167f/IMG_7445.JPG Gallery Marriage proposals under the stars are always unforgettable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/079659ce-6874-4171-8c3e-b492dcbf31d2/icy_dome_ENHANCED.jpg Gallery Glamour shot of the building, taken by Patrick in 2014 and still used in marketing today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/ea9fdf08-d4ff-4da9-afaa-286336f81f5a/patrick1.jpg Gallery Robotics education outreach at a local auto convention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/c39aade1-4d36-4e3b-8676-9b74437c6425/Equirect_calibration_DRAFT06.jpg Gallery Custom-made equirectangular calibration image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/29e1d8b7-b825-4d29-9b1a-265095216926/69179558_4955703449045_595080157086089216_o.jpg Gallery Hosting one of the planetarium's many live watch parties, often coinciding with eclipses or conjunctions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/523c9b8d-0e2d-4e9b-94af-96d3ac22d39e/ControlConsole_05.png Gallery Custom-designed control console desk, laser cut and assembled in 2017 and still in use today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/97ff750f-e72b-4255-be6b-6d56fb6af715/1900011_2803289360038_2262208985412904333_n.jpg Gallery Posing with the Science City team to advertise summer fun in the science center! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/5de39858-3e09-410f-8ec2-e34aab529d61/IMG_7681.JPG Gallery Control desk assembled. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/11686e9a-a78b-4efb-a594-839d575c41e2/IMG_6618.JPG Gallery Custom layout for corporate facility rental presentations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/b78afe64-7c5f-4423-a6bb-1e47573c779b/IMG_0012.JPG Gallery Behind-the-scenes from the "Create a Comet" livestream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/99b9ed80-72a7-44aa-af29-b5fe842821d4/pride_progress.jpg Gallery Patrick's homemade livestream backdrop, showcasing the many different and wonderful shapes and colors that make up our diverse universe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/152b183b-7b3e-4fce-b879-a1e35886934a/IMG_6655.JPG Gallery Close-up of Patrick's improvised green-screen streaming setup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/9f6feef6-7696-4715-a61b-b82b7809da0d/compare.jpg Gallery Before and after comparison shots of the 2017 4K projection system upgrade. https://www.planetariumpatrick.com/kcskyentist daily 0.75 2024-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618951049470-OGPJVQJIKFQM6OTJSDIX/IMG_4618.jpg KC Skyentist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618950316946-2BMVJEUHWDTIUVAA21W9/IMG_7358.jpg KC Skyentist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618950355007-OZB5FMNX2TDRIPV3BU8O/IMG_7351.jpg KC Skyentist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1627586064089-7J06ACYWN5AV7AWGYARR/IMG_1458.JPG KC Skyentist - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/607b2ff6cf9520470f17be49/1618949918091-8B1Q3CBL097V80E4HVWO/vlcsnap-error677.jpg KC Skyentist https://www.planetariumpatrick.com/calendar daily 0.75 2025-08-14