Where's the neutron star left behind by the supernova that created us?

Subject: Where's the neutron star left behind by the supernova that created us?

Date: Tue Oct 16 20:02:08 2001
Posted by Stewart
Grade level: undergrad School: No school entered.
City: Tidioute State/Province: PA Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 1003276928.As

Message:


The heavier elements in our solar system were made in a star that went 
supernova. It is my understanding that an exploding star would leave behind a 
neutron star. The existence of our solar system would require such a neutron 
star. Do astronomers know where our neutron star is located?

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