How long does it take for a galaxy like the Milky Way to form? Less time than you might think. This ESO news report details the discovery of a surprisingly well-ordered rotating galaxy in the infant universe, forcing a rethink of galaxy evolution.
Credit:ESO Directed by: Angelos Tsaousis and Martin Wallner Editing: Angelos Tsaousis Web and technical support: Gurvan Bazin and Raquel Yumi Shida Written by: Louisa Spillman, Elena Reiriz Martínez Music: Stellardrone – Stardust Footage and photos: ESO, Luis Calçada, Angelos Tsaousis, Cristoph Malin, Babak Tafreshi (twanight.org), ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO), PHANGS, NASA, ESA, S. Beckwith (STScI) and the HUDF Team, L. Rowland et al., J. Dunlop et al. Ack.: CASU, CALET. Scientific consultant: Paola Amico, Mariya Lyubenova Based on research by: Lucie Rowland et al.
