A Round Ceiling Light That Actually Looks Designed The Astra is a flush ceiling light built around a simple idea: a clean circle of light with no visible fixings and no bulb to change. Its soft microprism lens spreads the light evenly across the whole disc, so instead of a bright centre and dim edges you get one smooth, glare free glow. It works quietly on its own or as a small design feature in a room that doesn't need anything shouted. The Astra in White This version comes in a white aluminium finish with a matching white microprism lens, so it sits cleanly against most ceiling colours. It measures 450mm across and 78mm deep, and weighs 3.9kg. You can choose between an 18W fitting giving out 2000 lumens or a 26W fitting giving out 2600 lumens, both running at a fixed 4000K cool white. The LED driver is built into the fitting itself, so there's no separate driver box to plan for or hide. How It Works Light from the internal LEDs passes through the microprism lens at a 90 degree spread, which scatters it into a soft, even wash rather than a single hotspot. Both wattage options are fixed output rather than dimmable, so once it's wired in you get a consistent level of light every time it's switched on. The aluminium housing carries an IK06 rating, meaning it can take a moderate knock without damage, and it's rated IP40 for protection against dust and larger particles. Where It Works Best As standard the Astra sits flush against the ceiling, which suits kitchens and dining rooms where you want even light over a worktop or table without anything hanging down. It can also be wall mounted if a ceiling position isn't practical. With the separate Astra suspension kit it converts into a pendant, dropping the disc down on three fine cables for a more decorative hang over a table or in a hallway. Its clean, unobtrusive look also suits commercial spaces such as offices, reception areas and corridors. Collingwood Lighting Collingwood Lighting designs and manufactures its LED fittings from Sywell in Northamptonshire, and has focused on LED technology since 2002. The brand says it was among the first to bring fire rated, fully sealed and mains dimmable LED products to the UK electrical wholesale market, helping push LED adoption forward at a time when it was still a newer technology for many installers. Collingwood has also been awarded an EcoVadis Gold medal, putting it in the top 5% of companies assessed globally for sustainability. Good to Know Available in 18W (2000 lumens) or 26W (2600 lumens), both fixed at 4000K cool white Not dimmable 450mm diameter x 78mm depth, 3.9kg IP40 rated and IK06 impact resistant, with Class II double insulated electrics Aluminium housing with a microprism lens, in white Can be fitted flush to the ceiling, wall mounted, or converted to a pendant with the separate Astra suspension kit Comes with a 5 year manufacturer's warranty Moonlight Design recommends installation by a registered NICEIC electrician Questions People Ask What's the difference between the 18W and 26W versions? The 18W version gives out 2000 lumens and the 26W version gives out 2600 lumens. Both run at the same fixed 4000K cool white colour temperature. Can I hang this as a pendant instead of fitting it flush? Yes. The Astra ships as a flush or wall mounted fitting, but a separate Astra suspension kit is available to hang it as a pendant on three cables. Is the Astra dimmable? No. This fitting runs at a fixed output and is not designed to be used with a dimmer switch. Is it suitable for a bathroom? No. At IP40 the Astra is only rated for protection against dust and larger objects, not moisture, so it isn't suitable for bathroom zones. Can it be used in a commercial setting? Yes. Its IK06 impact resistance and clean, understated design make it a practical option for offices, corridors and reception areas as well as home kitchens and dining rooms.
