NGC 7793 is a flocculent spiral galaxy about 12.7 million light-years away in the constellation Sculptor. It was discovered in 1826 by James Dunlop.
Supernova 2008bk[]
On March 25, 2008, SN 2008bk was discovered in NGC 7793 apparent magnitude 12.5, it became the 2nd brightest supernova of 2008. The progenitor of this supernova was a Red Supergiant, observed only 547 days prior to the explosion.