However, the planet you're likely thinking of is Uranus. It's the faintest planet visible to the naked eye, and often difficult to spot even in dark skies. A telescope makes it much easier to see and distinguish from stars.
Here's a breakdown:
* Visible to the naked eye: Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
* Visible with a telescope: Uranus, Neptune
Let me know if you'd like more information about any of the planets!