were assigned iconic symbols, like the ones traditionally used to designate the planets. However, astronomers had begun to phase out this practice with the discovery of 16 Psyche in March 1852, and 20 Massalia (being the first object in the Solar System with a non-mythological name) was the first asteroid that was not assigned an iconic symbol. References External links Elements and Ephemeris for (20) Massalia from the Minor Planet Center Massalia asteroids Massalia Massalia S-type asteroids (Tholen) S-type asteroids (SMASS) 18520919