Quantized vortices play a key role in superßuidity and superconductivity. We have
observed the formation of highly ordered vortex lattices in a rotating Bose-condensed
gas. These triangular lattices contained over 100 vortices with lifetimes of several
seconds. Individual vortices persisted up to 40 seconds. The lattices could be
generated over a wide range of rotation frequencies and trap geometries, shedding
light on the formation process. Our observation of dislocations, irregular structure,
and dynamics indicates that gaseous Bose-Einstein condensates may be a model system
for the study of vortex matter.