>In other words: The detection methods our astronomers are currently using aren’t capable of discovering solar systems resembling ours, but rather only “aberrant” solar systems with, e.g., Jupiter-sized bodies residing in inner-Mercurian orbits.
Indeed, we could liken it to a man without glasses who is amazed at the clarity of blurs whizzing about him. (Previously he was blind.)
More like a person who cannot see well in daylight but has great night vision.