Automated Planet Finder in California found planets around HD 7924 . The new planet is about twice as massive and three times more luminous than our own sun, according to the researchers. Scientists say automating the search for alien life could be beneficial . ' It 's like owning a driverless car that goes planet shopping ' they said .
Automated Planet Finder in California found planets around HD 7924 . Planets orbit the star at a distance closer than Mercury orbits the sun . Scientists say automating the search for alien life could be beneficial . 'It 's like owning a driverless car that goes planet shopping ' they said .