I think you are miss-interpreting this. I think they mean it can detect a source of light as small as a 24MW laser. So if there is a planet, or any other objec

I think you are miss-interpreting this. I think they mean it can detect a source of light as small as a 24MW laser. So if there is a planet, or any other object orbiting the star it is very likely to be picked up by this instrument.