04-17-2016, 03:41 PM
Paul - yes, you'd be looking towards MK to see the ISS as it rises, although the highest point will appear to be above Mauna Loa. At an elevation of 70 degrees it'll be high in the sky at that point.
If you want to estimate where it'll be in the sky at the highest point, start by facing Mauna Loa. Extend your arm and form a shaka with your fingers (i.e., extend your thumb and little finger outwards as much as you can). Point your arm straight up so your thumbnail is right above your head (the zenith) and your little finger is pointing towards Mauna Loa. The distance on sky between the tip of your little finger and thumbnail is about ten degrees. Double that distance and that's roughly where the ISS will be at 19:47.
If you want to estimate where it'll be in the sky at the highest point, start by facing Mauna Loa. Extend your arm and form a shaka with your fingers (i.e., extend your thumb and little finger outwards as much as you can). Point your arm straight up so your thumbnail is right above your head (the zenith) and your little finger is pointing towards Mauna Loa. The distance on sky between the tip of your little finger and thumbnail is about ten degrees. Double that distance and that's roughly where the ISS will be at 19:47.