John Fearon and James Bassant teamed up to create Astro Lighting with a shared commitment to lighting design and a passion for British quality and precision. Astro's creative ethic has been a constant & ndash; that good design requires simplicity. It all started in the basement of a house in Sevenoaks. Fearon and Bassant shared their passion for British lighting design; Even if it meant walking down a ladder to get to work!